CVE-2018-1566: High severity ibm db2 universal database 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 due to a format string error. IBM X-Force ID: 143023.
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-2018-1566?
CVE-2018-1566 has a Medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by a local user.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-1566?
To fix CVE-2018-1566, apply the latest updates or patches provided by IBM for affected versions of DB2.
3
Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2018-1566?
CVE-2018-1566 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows.
4
Can CVE-2018-1566 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-1566 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires a local user to execute arbitrary code.
5
Does CVE-2018-1566 impact any other software aside from IBM DB2?
No, CVE-2018-1566 specifically impacts the IBM DB2 software and does not affect other products.