CVE-2018-1632
First published: Wed Aug 07 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 .infxdirs. IBM X-Force ID: 144432.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc1 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc10 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc11 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc12 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc2 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc3 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc4 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc5 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc6 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc7 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc8 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =12.10-fc9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1632?
The severity of CVE-2018-1632 is high.
How can a local user gain root privileges through CVE-2018-1632?
A local user logged in with database administrator user can gain root privileges through a symbolic link vulnerability in .infxdirs.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1632?
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.10 versions fc1 to fc12 are affected by CVE-2018-1632.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1632?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1632 on the IBM support website and the IBM X-Force ID.
What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2018-1632?
The CWE ID for CVE-2018-1632 is 59.
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