How severe is CVE-2007-6053?

CVE-2007-6053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-6053 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-6053?

CVE-2007-6053 affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-6053?

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

When was CVE-2007-6053 published?

CVE-2007-6053 was published on 2007-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-6053

CVE-2007-6053 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 Universal Database with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Db2 Universal Database
Published: 2007-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before Fixpak 4 does not properly handle use of large numbers of file descriptors, which might allow attackers to have an unknown impact involving "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-2007-6053?: IBM DB2 UDB 9.1 before Fixpak 4 does not properly handle use of large numbers of file descriptors, which might allow attackers to have an unknown impact involving "memory corruption." NOTE: the vendor description of this issue is too vague to be certain that it is security-related.
How severe is CVE-2007-6053?: CVE-2007-6053 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-6053 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-6053?: CVE-2007-6053 affects Ibm Db2 Universal Database. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6053?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-6053 published?: CVE-2007-6053 was published on 2007-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2_universal_database:*:*:fp3a:*:*:*:*:*

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