CVE-2018-1685 — 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 in db2cacpy that could allow a local user to read any file on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 145502.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105395Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145502VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729979Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105395Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145502VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729979Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1685?

CVE-2018-1685 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 in db2cacpy that could allow a local user to read any file on the system. IBM X-For...

How severe is CVE-2018-1685?

CVE-2018-1685 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-2018-1685?

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