CVE-2025-33124

Name: CVE-2025-33124
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-02-17T20:22:03.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-33124 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to cause the program to crash due to the incorrect calculation of a buffer size.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to cause the program to crash due to the incorrect calculation of a buffer size.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.24%

15.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-131

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Merge Backup	12.1.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7260043Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-33124?

IBM DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0.0 could allow an authenticated user to cause the program to crash due to the incorrect calculation of a buffer size.

How severe is CVE-2025-33124?

CVE-2025-33124 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33124?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-33124?

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Source: NVD / NIST