CVE-2018-1635

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in oninit in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 allows an authenticated user to execute predefined code with root privileges, such as escalating to a root shell. IBM X-Force ID: 144439.

Category

6.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com
Affected: IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987 vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144439 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1635?
CVE-2018-1635 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1635?
To fix CVE-2018-1635, 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-2018-1635 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1635 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-2018-1635?
CVE-2018-1635 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition.
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