CVE-2018-1428 — MEDIUM (6.2)

Vulnerability Description

IBM GSKit (IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 139073.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-327

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013756Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103574Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139073Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013756Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103574Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139073Third Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1428?

CVE-2018-1428 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM GSKit (IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X...

How severe is CVE-2018-1428?

CVE-2018-1428 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1428?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.