CVE-2018-1544: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 22 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.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Db2 | =9.7 | |
| IBM Db2 | =10.1 | |
| IBM Db2 | =10.5 | |
| IBM Db2 | =11.1 | |
| Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1544?
To fix CVE-2018-1544, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for affected versions of DB2.
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.
Who is impacted by CVE-2018-1544?
CVE-2018-1544 impacts local users on systems running the affected versions of IBM DB2.
What type of attack does CVE-2018-1544 facilitate?
CVE-2018-1544 facilitates a privilege escalation attack via a buffer overflow.
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