CVE-2018-1449: Medium severity IBM DB2 vulnerability
Published May 25, 2018
·Updated
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: 140044.
Affected Software
6 affected components
IBM DB2=9.7
IBM DB2=10.1
IBM DB2=10.5
IBM DB2=11.1
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Event History
May 25, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1449?
CVE-2018-1449 has a medium severity rating, indicating potential impact on system integrity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-1449?
To fix CVE-2018-1449, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of DB2.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1449?
CVE-2018-1449 affects local users of IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 running on Linux, UNIX, or Windows.
4
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2018-1449?
CVE-2018-1449 allows a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instance owner.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1449?
Currently, there is no documented workaround for CVE-2018-1449, and updating to a patched version is recommended.