8.4
CWE
134
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1566

First published: Tue 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.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2018-1566?

    CVE-2018-1566 has a Medium severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by a local user.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2018-1566 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2018-1566 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires a local user to execute arbitrary code.

  • 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.

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