DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows: Sensitive Information in Resource Not Removed Before Reuse
CVE-2025-13108 is a high-severity sensitive information in resource not removed before reuse vulnerability in DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows from IBM, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows versions: 12.1.0.0 through 2.1.0. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. There is no confirmed exploitation so far. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation within 30 days, which is low compared with other CVEs.
High severity with no evidence of exploitation so far.
What to do
- Check which version of DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- Read the advisory on ibm.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows | 12.1.0.0 through 2.1.0 | Not stated |
| IBM | Db2 Merge Backup | 12.1.0.0 | Not stated |
Version data comes from the organisation that assigned the CVE. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- NoneNothing can be modified.
- Availability
- NoneAvailability is not affected.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 5.5 | Medium | CNA (us.ibm.com) |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.5 | High | NVD |
Official description
IBM DB2 Merge Backup for Linux, UNIX and Windows 12.1.0.0 could allow an attacker to access sensitive information in memory due to the buffer not properly clearing resources.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
The underlying weakness: Sensitive Information in Resource Not Removed Before Reuse
The product releases a resource such as memory or a file so that it can be made available for reuse, but it does not clear or zeroize the information contained in the resource before the product performs a critical state transition or makes the resource available for reuse by other entities.
How developers prevent this class of flaw
- During critical state transitions, information not needed in the next state should be removed or overwritten with fixed patterns (such as all 0's) or random data, before the transition to the next state.
- Be careful using vfork() and fork() in security sensitive code. The process state will not be cleaned up and will contain traces of data from past use.
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Timeline
- CVE record published.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: none, automatable: no, technical impact: partial).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Recent Sensitive Information in Resource Not Removed Before Reuse vulnerabilities
- 7.9 High severity
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