CVE-2018-1451 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 140046.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

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

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016181Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041004Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140046VDB EntryVendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016181Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041004Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140046VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1451?

CVE-2018-1451 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instanc...

How severe is CVE-2018-1451?

CVE-2018-1451 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1451?

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