CVE-2018-1544: Buffer Overflow
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 could allow a local user to overflow a buffer which may result in a privilege escalation to the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 142648.
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
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2018-1544?
CVE-2018-1544 has a medium severity level as it allows local users to exploit a buffer overflow for privilege escalation.
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How do I fix CVE-2018-1544?
To fix CVE-2018-1544, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of DB2.
3
What versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2018-1544?
CVE-2018-1544 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.
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Who is impacted by CVE-2018-1544?
CVE-2018-1544 impacts local users on systems running the affected versions of IBM DB2.
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What type of attack does CVE-2018-1544 facilitate?
CVE-2018-1544 facilitates a privilege escalation attack via a buffer overflow.