CVE-2025-33092

Name: CVE-2025-33092
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-07-29T19:15:45.487+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-33092 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 for Linux 12.1.0, 12.1.1, and 12.1.2 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in db2fm, caused by improper bounds checking. A local user could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 for Linux 12.1.0, 12.1.1, and 12.1.2 is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow in db2fm, caused by improper bounds checking. A local user could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.13%

3.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-121

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	12.1.0
Ibm	Db2	12.1.1
Ibm	Db2	12.1.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240940Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 29, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-33092?

How severe is CVE-2025-33092?

CVE-2025-33092 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33092?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST