CVE-2018-1936: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 3, 2019
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Updated

IBM DB2 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 libdb2e.so.1 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: 153316.

Affected Software

37 affected components
IBM DB2=9.7.0.0
IBM DB2=9.7.0.1
IBM DB2=9.7.0.2
IBM DB2=9.7.0.3
IBM DB2=9.7.0.4
IBM DB2=9.7.0.5
IBM DB2=9.7.0.6
IBM DB2=9.7.0.7
IBM DB2=9.7.0.8
IBM DB2=9.7.0.9
IBM DB2=9.7.0.10
IBM DB2=9.7.0.11
IBM DB2=10.1.0.0
IBM DB2=10.1.0.1
IBM DB2=10.1.0.2
IBM DB2=10.1.0.3
IBM DB2=10.1.0.4
IBM DB2=10.1.0.5
IBM DB2=10.1.0.6
IBM DB2=10.5.0.0
IBM DB2=10.5.0.1
IBM DB2=10.5.0.2
IBM DB2=10.5.0.3
IBM DB2=10.5.0.4
IBM DB2=10.5.0.5
IBM DB2=10.5.0.6
IBM DB2=10.5.0.7
IBM DB2=10.5.0.8
IBM DB2=10.5.0.9
IBM DB2=10.5.0.10
IBM DB2=11.1.0.0
IBM DB2=11.1.1.1
IBM DB2=11.1.2.2
IBM DB2=11.1.3.3
IBM DB2=11.1.4.4
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 3, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1936?

CVE-2018-1936 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1936?

To fix CVE-2018-1936, upgrade IBM DB2 to a version that includes the necessary security patches.

3

Which versions of IBM DB2 are affected by CVE-2018-1936?

CVE-2018-1936 affects IBM DB2 versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-1936?

CVE-2018-1936 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper bounds checking.

5

Can CVE-2018-1936 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-1936 can be exploited remotely, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code from a distance.

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