CVE-2018-1630 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges through a symbolic link vulnerability in onmode. IBM X-Force ID: 144430.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	12.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144430VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/Third Party Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144430VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1630?

CVE-2018-1630 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges through a symbolic link vulnerability in onmode. IBM X-F...

How severe is CVE-2018-1630?

CVE-2018-1630 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1630?

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