What is the severity of CVE-2018-1386?

CVE-2018-1386 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1386?

To fix CVE-2018-1386, ensure proper permissions are set on directories to restrict unauthorized access.

Which versions of IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler are affected by CVE-2018-1386?

CVE-2018-1386 affects IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler versions 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4.

Who can exploit CVE-2018-1386?

CVE-2018-1386 can be exploited by local users who have special access to the system.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1386?

A workaround for CVE-2018-1386 involves monitoring users' access permissions and adjusting them to minimize risks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2018-1386

high

7.8

CWE

732

14/3/2018

2/2/2023

CVE-2018-1386

First published: Wed Mar 14 2018(Updated: )

IBM Tivoli Workload Automation for AIX (IBM Workload Scheduler 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4) contains directories with improper permissions that could allow a local user to with special access to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138208.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler	=8.6
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler	=9.1
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler	=9.2
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler	=9.3
IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler	=9.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1386?
CVE-2018-1386 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1386?
To fix CVE-2018-1386, ensure proper permissions are set on directories to restrict unauthorized access.
Which versions of IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler are affected by CVE-2018-1386?
CVE-2018-1386 affects IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler versions 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-1386?
CVE-2018-1386 can be exploited by local users who have special access to the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1386?
A workaround for CVE-2018-1386 involves monitoring users' access permissions and adjusting them to minimize risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1386?
CVE-2018-1386 has a high severity rating due to the potential for local users to gain root privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1386?
To fix CVE-2018-1386, ensure proper permissions are set on directories to restrict unauthorized access.
Which versions of IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler are affected by CVE-2018-1386?
CVE-2018-1386 affects IBM Tivoli Workload Scheduler versions 8.6, 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-1386?
CVE-2018-1386 can be exploited by local users who have special access to the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1386?
A workaround for CVE-2018-1386 involves monitoring users' access permissions and adjusting them to minimize risks.