What is the severity of CVE-2018-1451?

CVE-2018-1451 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite critical files.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1451?

To fix CVE-2018-1451, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected DB2 versions.

Who is affected by CVE-2018-1451?

CVE-2018-1451 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.

What type of attack does CVE-2018-1451 enable?

CVE-2018-1451 enables local users to perform unauthorized file overwrites, which could lead to further exploitation.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1451?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2018-1451 involves restricting local user access to the DB2 instance environment.

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CVE-2018-1451

medium

5.5

25/5/2018

16/9/2024

CVE-2018-1451

First published: Fri 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: 140046.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Db2	=9.7
IBM Db2	=10.1
IBM Db2	=10.5
IBM Db2	=11.1
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1451?
CVE-2018-1451 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite critical files.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1451?
To fix CVE-2018-1451, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected DB2 versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1451?
CVE-2018-1451 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-1451 enable?
CVE-2018-1451 enables local users to perform unauthorized file overwrites, which could lead to further exploitation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1451?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2018-1451 involves restricting local user access to the DB2 instance environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1451?
CVE-2018-1451 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow local users to overwrite critical files.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1451?
To fix CVE-2018-1451, ensure that you apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for the affected DB2 versions.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1451?
CVE-2018-1451 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-1451 enable?
CVE-2018-1451 enables local users to perform unauthorized file overwrites, which could lead to further exploitation.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1451?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2018-1451 involves restricting local user access to the DB2 instance environment.