CVE-2018-1448 — HIGH (7.7) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 140043.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

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

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014388Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103535Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140043VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014388Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103535Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140043VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1448?

CVE-2018-1448 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instanc...

How severe is CVE-2018-1448?

CVE-2018-1448 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1448?

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