CVE-2018-1636: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 20 2019(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in oninit in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 allows an authenticated user to execute predefined code with root privileges, such as escalating to a root shell. IBM X-Force ID: 144441.
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 CVE-2018-1636?
CVE-2018-1636 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1.
How does CVE-2018-1636 affect IBM Informix Dynamic Server?
CVE-2018-1636 allows an authenticated user to execute predefined code with root privileges, such as escalating to a root shell.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1636?
CVE-2018-1636 has a severity rating of 6.7 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2018-1636?
To fix CVE-2018-1636, it is recommended to apply the necessary patches provided by IBM.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-1636?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-1636 on the IBM support website and the IBM X-Force Vulnerability Database.
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- agent/type
- vendor/ibm
- canonical/ibm informix dynamic server
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc1
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc10
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc11
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc12
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc2
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc3
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc4
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc5
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc6
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc7
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc8
- version/ibm informix dynamic server/12.10-fc9