How severe is CVE-2012-4826?

CVE-2012-4826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2012-4826 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-4826?

CVE-2012-4826 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4826?

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-2012-4826 published?

CVE-2012-4826 was published on 2012-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-4826

CVE-2012-4826 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2012-10-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the SQL/PSM (aka SQL Persistent Stored Module) Stored Procedure (SP) infrastructure in IBM DB2 9.1, 9.5, 9.7 before FP7, 9.8, and 10.1 might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by debugging a stored procedure.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-4826?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the SQL/PSM (aka SQL Persistent Stored Module) Stored Procedure (SP) infrastructure in IBM DB2 9.1, 9.5, 9.7 before FP7, 9.8, and 10.1 might allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by debugging a stored procedure.
How severe is CVE-2012-4826?: CVE-2012-4826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2012-4826 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-4826?: CVE-2012-4826 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4826?: 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-2012-4826 published?: CVE-2012-4826 was published on 2012-10-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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