CVE-2025-36136

Name: CVE-2025-36136
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-07T19:16:24.557+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36136 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to the database monitor script incorrectly detecting that the instance is still starting under specific conditions.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to the database monitor script incorrectly detecting that the instance is still starting under specific conditions.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.09%

0.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-770

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	>= 11.5.0, <= 11.5.9
Ibm	Db2	>= 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7250485Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 7, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36136?

How severe is CVE-2025-36136?

CVE-2025-36136 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36136?

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