CVE-2018-1437 — HIGH (7.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error related to multiple untrusted search path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to DLL hijacking to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 139565.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Notes	8.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014201PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103401Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040563Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139565VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014201PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103401Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040563Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139565VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1437?

CVE-2018-1437 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error related to multiple untrusted search path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability t...

How severe is CVE-2018-1437?

CVE-2018-1437 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-2018-1437?

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