CVE-2018-1450

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 140045.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com

Affected: IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016181	vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041004	vdb entry third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140045	vdb entry vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1450?: CVE-2018-1450 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1450?: To fix CVE-2018-1450, 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-2018-1450 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1450 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-2018-1450?: CVE-2018-1450 affects IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows.

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