CVE-2012-0712

CVE-2012-0712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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

Description

The XML feature in IBM DB2 9.5 before FP9, 9.7 through FP5, and 9.8 through FP4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by calling the XMLPARSE function with a crafted string expression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0712?
The XML feature in IBM DB2 9.5 before FP9, 9.7 through FP5, and 9.8 through FP4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) by calling the XMLPARSE function with a crafted string expression.
How severe is CVE-2012-0712?
CVE-2012-0712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0712 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0712?
CVE-2012-0712 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 24 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0712?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0712 published?
CVE-2012-0712 was published on 2012-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (24)

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