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Db2 Merge Backup CVE-2025-13108

MEDIUM
Sensitive Information in Resource Not Removed Before Reuse (CWE-226)
2026-02-17 psirt@us.ibm.com
5.5
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A06:2021 - Vulnerable and Outdated Components
ASVS 5.0
V14 - Data Protection Sensitive info in resource not removed before reuse
Impact

CVSS 5.5 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: None.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information in memory due to the buffer not properly clearing r.

This Month Plan within 30 days. Why: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9).
No patch listed yet 0.0% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026

Db2 Merge Backup versions up to 12.1.0.0 contains a vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive information in memory due to the buffer not properly clearing r (CVSS 5.5).

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affects Db2 Merge Backup. 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.

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Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY 5.5 MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None

DescriptionCVE.org

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.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

CVE-2025-13108 presents moderate security risk rated CVSS 5.5. Exploitation could compromise the security of affected deployments. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.

Business Impact: Low
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: restrict network access and enable monitoring.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.0%
Top 93% exploitable
Data Quality
3 sources
Confidence: Low

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity MEDIUM
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.0%
Patch available No
Active threat No
Deciding rule
MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Defer
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Small
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
Low

Priority Score

28
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +28
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0

Affected Products (CPE)CVE.org

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_merge_backup:12.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_merge_backup:12.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_merge_backup:12.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*

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