7.8
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1796

First published: Tue Aug 20 2019(Updated: )

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local user to load malicious libraries and gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 149426.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2018-1796?

    CVE-2018-1796 is a vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 that could allow a local user to load malicious libraries and gain root privileges.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1796?

    The severity of CVE-2018-1796 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1796?

    IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.10 versions fc1 to fc12 are affected by CVE-2018-1796.

  • How can a local user exploit CVE-2018-1796?

    A local user can exploit CVE-2018-1796 by loading malicious libraries to gain root privileges.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2018-1796?

    Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-1796 at [this IBM support page](http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987) and [IBM X-Force ID: 149426](https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149426).

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