CVE-2018-1799 — MEDIUM (6.2)

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 unprivileged user to overwrite files on the system which could cause damage to the database. IBM X-Force ID: 149429.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

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

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/149429VDB 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/149429VDB EntryVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-1799?

CVE-2018-1799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 could allow a local unprivileged user to overwrite files on the system which could cause damage to the datab...

How severe is CVE-2018-1799?

CVE-2018-1799 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-1799?

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