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 obtain root access by exploiting a symbolic link attack to read/write/corrupt a file that they originally did not have permission to access. IBM X-Force ID: 148804.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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=ibm10733939Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105885Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042086Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148804VDB EntryVendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733939Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105885Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042086Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148804VDB EntryVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-1781?
CVE-2018-1781 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 obtain root access by exploiting a symbolic link attack to read/write/corrupt a ...
How severe is CVE-2018-1781?
CVE-2018-1781 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-2018-1781?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.