CVE-2018-1409 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Notes Diagnostics (IBM Client Application Access and IBM Notes) could allow a local user to execute commands on the system. By crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC, which could be tricked into executing an executable chosen by the attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 138708.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Notes	8.5.1.5
Ibm	Client Application Access	1.0.0.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010766Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010767Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138708VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010766Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22010767Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138708VDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1409?

CVE-2018-1409 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM Notes Diagnostics (IBM Client Application Access and IBM Notes) could allow a local user to execute commands on the system. By crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC, which could b...

How severe is CVE-2018-1409?

CVE-2018-1409 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1409?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Notes, Ibm Client Application Access.