CVE-2018-1711: High severity ibm db2 universal database vulnerability
Published Sep 21, 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 to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 146369.
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
Sep 21, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1711?
CVE-2018-1711 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2018-1711?
To fix CVE-2018-1711, it is recommended to apply the latest available patches provided by IBM for the affected DB2 versions.
3
Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2018-1711?
CVE-2018-1711 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.
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Can CVE-2018-1711 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2018-1711 requires local access to the system to be exploited.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1711?
CVE-2018-1711 is a privilege escalation vulnerability that allows a local user to gain additional privileges.