Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1452

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: 140047.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM DB2 Universal Database=9.7
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.1
IBM DB2 Universal Database=10.5
IBM DB2 Universal Database=11.1
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1452?

    CVE-2018-1452 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1452?

    To fix CVE-2018-1452, apply the latest patch provided by IBM for affected DB2 versions.

  • 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.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1452?

    CVE-2018-1452 is a file overwrite vulnerability that can be exploited by local users.

  • Can CVE-2018-1452 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2018-1452 can only be exploited by local users who have access to the system.

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