How severe is CVE-2007-5652?

CVE-2007-5652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-5652 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5652?

CVE-2007-5652 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5652?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-5652 published?

CVE-2007-5652 was published on 2007-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5652

CVE-2007-5652 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2007-10-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before Fixpak 4 does not properly manage storage of a list containing authentication information, which might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) or trigger memory corruption. NOTE: the vendor description of this issue is too vague to be certain that it is security-related.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5652?: IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before Fixpak 4 does not properly manage storage of a list containing authentication information, which might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (instance crash) or trigger memory corruption. NOTE: the vendor description of this issue is too vague to be certain that it is security-related.
How severe is CVE-2007-5652?: CVE-2007-5652 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-5652 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5652?: CVE-2007-5652 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5652?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-5652 published?: CVE-2007-5652 was published on 2007-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:*:fp3a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp2a:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:fp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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