How severe is CVE-2014-6159?

CVE-2014-6159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-6159 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6159?

CVE-2014-6159 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6159?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-6159 published?

CVE-2014-6159 was published on 2014-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6159

CVE-2014-6159 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Db2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Db2
Published: 2014-11-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM DB2 9.7 before FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 through FT4, and 10.5 through FP4 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows, when immediate AUTO_REVAL is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted ALTER TABLE statement.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6159?: IBM DB2 9.7 before FP10, 9.8 through FP5, 10.1 through FT4, and 10.5 through FP4 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows, when immediate AUTO_REVAL is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted ALTER TABLE statement.
How severe is CVE-2014-6159?: CVE-2014-6159 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-6159 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6159?: CVE-2014-6159 primarily affects Ibm Db2. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6159?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6159 published?: CVE-2014-6159 was published on 2014-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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