CVE-2018-1890

Description

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 8 on the AIX platform uses absolute RPATHs which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users. IBM X-Force ID: 152081.

Category

5.6
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server Patterns
Affected: IBM WebSphere Application Server
Affected: IBM Runtimes for Java Technology
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152081 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10873042 patch vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10873332 patch vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10874750 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107448 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1890?
CVE-2018-1890 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1890?
To fix CVE-2018-1890, 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-2018-1890 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1890 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-2018-1890?
CVE-2018-1890 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server Patterns, IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM Runtimes for Java Technology.
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