CVE-2018-1635 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in oninit in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 allows an authenticated user to execute predefined code with root privileges, such as escalating to a root shell. IBM X-Force ID: 144439.

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	12.10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144439VDB 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/144439VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1635?

CVE-2018-1635 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in oninit in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 allows an authenticated user to execute predefined code with root privileges, such as escalating to a root ...

How severe is CVE-2018-1635?

CVE-2018-1635 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-2018-1635?

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