CVE-2018-1897: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 27 2018(Updated: )
IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5., and 11.1 db2pdcfg is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 152462.
Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Db2 | =9.7 | |
| IBM Db2 | =10.1 | |
| IBM Db2 | =10.5 | |
| IBM Db2 | =11.1 | |
| Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-1897?
CVE-2018-1897 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1897?
To remediate CVE-2018-1897, upgrade to a patched version of IBM DB2 that addresses the stack buffer overflow vulnerability.
Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2018-1897?
CVE-2018-1897 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.
What is the primary cause of CVE-2018-1897?
CVE-2018-1897 is caused by improper bounds checking in the db2pdcfg component of IBM DB2.
Can CVE-2018-1897 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2018-1897 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
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