CVE-2018-1458 — HIGH (7.4) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10,1, 10.5 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 140209.

CVSS Score

7.4

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041230Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140209Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016624Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041230Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140209Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016624Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1458?

CVE-2018-1458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10,1, 10.5 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 140209.

How severe is CVE-2018-1458?

CVE-2018-1458 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1458?

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