CVE-2017-1508 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 could allow a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 129620.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	12.10
Linux	Linux Kernel	-

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006872Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100820Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129620VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22006872Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100820Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129620VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-1508?

CVE-2017-1508 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 could allow a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 129620.

How severe is CVE-2017-1508?

CVE-2017-1508 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-1508?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server, Linux Linux Kernel.