HIGH
CVE-2026-6052
Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 28, 2026
7.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.04%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:12.3th
Official Description
IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.4 is vulnerable to running out of memory when executing certain queries with MDC tables.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-6052 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
IBM3 products
db2aixlinux on ibm z
Linux1 product
linux kernel
Microsoft1 product
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (1)
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273557Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-6052
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.04%
Affected3 vendors
PublishedMay 27, 2026
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-6052 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.