CVE-2018-1488: Buffer Overflow
Published May 25, 2018
·Updated
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 10.5 and 11.1 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, which could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system as root. IBM X-Force ID: 140973.
Affected Software
4 affected components
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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1488?
CVE-2018-1488 has a high severity due to the ability of an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code as root.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-1488?
To fix CVE-2018-1488, you should upgrade IBM DB2 to the latest version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2018-1488?
CVE-2018-1488 affects users of IBM DB2 versions 10.5 and 11.1 running on Linux, UNIX, and Windows.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2018-1488 allow?
CVE-2018-1488 allows an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
5
What products are vulnerable to CVE-2018-1488?
The vulnerable products include IBM DB2 versions 10.5 and 11.1.