CVE-2018-1437

Description

IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error related to multiple untrusted search path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to DLL hijacking to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 139565.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Notes
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014201 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103401 third party advisory vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139565 vdb entry vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040563 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1437?
CVE-2018-1437 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1437?
To fix CVE-2018-1437, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1437 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1437 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1437?
CVE-2018-1437 affects IBM Notes.
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