CVE-2026-16702 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to a null pointer dereference.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-476

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286981

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16702?

CVE-2026-16702 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.5 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to a nul...

How severe is CVE-2026-16702?

CVE-2026-16702 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16702?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.