CVE-2026-18096
IBM® Db2® could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service due to a memory leak
Description
IBM Db2 12.1.5 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service due to a memory leak.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM Db2 to a patched version.
- Monitor system resources for memory usage.
- Apply vendor-provided fixes.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-18096.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7282953 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-18096
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Db2', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '12.1.5'}]}] Added Description IBM Db2 12.1.5 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a local attacker to cause a denial of service due to a memory leak. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Added CWE CWE-770 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7282953