7.8
CWE
427 94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-1890: Code Injection

First published: Mon Mar 11 2019(Updated: )

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 8 on the AIX platform uses absolute RPATHs which may facilitate code injection and privilege elevation by local users. IBM X-Force ID: 152081.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-1890?

    CVE-2018-1890 is a vulnerability in IBM SDK Java Technology Edition Version 8 on the AIX platform that allows local users to perform code injection and privilege elevation.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2018-1890?

    CVE-2018-1890 has a severity level of 7.8 (High).

  • How does CVE-2018-1890 affect IBM SDK Java Technology Edition?

    CVE-2018-1890 affects IBM SDK Java Technology Edition Version 8 on the AIX platform.

  • How can local users exploit CVE-2018-1890?

    Local users can exploit CVE-2018-1890 to perform code injection and privilege elevation.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-1890?

    Yes, IBM has provided a fix for CVE-2018-1890. Please refer to the IBM website for more information.

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