CVE-2018-1458: High severity IBM DB2 vulnerability
Published Jul 10, 2018
·Updated
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10,1, 10.5 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks. IBM X-Force ID: 140209.
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
Jul 10, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1458?
CVE-2018-1458 has a medium severity rating due to potential arbitrary code execution and DLL hijacking capabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-1458?
To fix CVE-2018-1458, ensure that you upgrade to a patched version of IBM DB2 that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1458?
Users of IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows are affected by CVE-2018-1458.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-1458?
CVE-2018-1458 can be exploited for arbitrary code execution and DLL hijacking attacks by local users.
5
Is CVE-2018-1458 a remote vulnerability?
No, CVE-2018-1458 is a local vulnerability that requires local user access to exploit.