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 due to a format string error. IBM X-Force ID: 143023.
CVSS Score
8.4
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016182Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104740Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041229Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/143023Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016182Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104740Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041229Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/143023Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1566?
CVE-2018-1566 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4 (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 due to a format string error. IBM X-Force ID: 143023.
How severe is CVE-2018-1566?
CVE-2018-1566 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1566?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.