CVE-2018-1452: Medium severity ibm db2 universal database 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: 140047.
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-2018-1452?
CVE-2018-1452 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-1452?
To fix CVE-2018-1452, apply the latest patch provided by IBM for affected DB2 versions.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1452?
CVE-2018-1452 affects local users of IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1452?
CVE-2018-1452 is a file overwrite vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.
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Can CVE-2018-1452 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2018-1452 can only be exploited by local users who have access to the system.