CVE-2018-1630: High severity ibm informix dynamic database server vulnerability

Published Aug 20, 2019

Updated

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges through a symbolic link vulnerability in onmode. IBM X-Force ID: 144430.

Affected Software

1 affected component

IBM Informix Dynamic Server=12.1

Event History

Aug 20, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·06:50 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·06:50 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID for IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1?

The vulnerability ID for IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 is CVE-2018-1630.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1630?

CVE-2018-1630 has a severity keyword of 'high' and a severity value of 6.7.

How does CVE-2018-1630 impact IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1?

CVE-2018-1630 allows a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges through a symbolic link vulnerability in onmode.

How can I fix CVE-2018-1630?

To fix CVE-2018-1630, apply the necessary security patches provided by IBM. It is recommended to keep the software up to date.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1630?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-1630 on the IBM support website and the IBM X-Force vulnerability database.