CVE-2018-1460

Public Exploit

Description

IBM Netezza Platform Software (IBM PureData System for Analytics 1.0.0) could allow a local user to modify a world writable file, which could be used to execute commands as root. IBM X-Force ID: 140211.

Category

8.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM PureData System for Analytics
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140211 vdb entry third party advisory
https://www.tenable.com/security/research/tra-2018-13 third party advisory exploit
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22015701 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104486 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1460?
CVE-2018-1460 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1460?
To fix CVE-2018-1460, 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-2018-1460 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2018-1460 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2018-1460?
CVE-2018-1460 affects IBM PureData System for Analytics.
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