CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1857: Infoleak

First published: Fri Nov 09 2018(Updated: )

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 11.1 could allow a user to bypass FGAC control and gain access to data they shouldn't be able to see. IBM X-Force ID: 151155.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Db2=11.1
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1857?

    CVE-2018-1857 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-1857?

    To fix CVE-2018-1857, you should apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for DB2 version 11.1.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-1857 have on data security?

    CVE-2018-1857 can allow unauthorized users to bypass FGAC control, leading to potential data exposure.

  • Which versions of DB2 are affected by CVE-2018-1857?

    CVE-2018-1857 affects IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows version 11.1.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-1857?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2018-1857; updating to the patched version is the recommended solution.

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