Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-1632
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges through a symbolic link vulnerability in .infxdirs. IBM X-Force ID: 144432.
Products affected by CVE-2018-1632
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc6:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc8:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc2:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc3:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc4:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc5:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc10:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc11:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc12:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc7:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc9:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-1632
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-1632
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.2
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HIGH | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.9
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.2
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.5
|
6.0
|
IBM Corporation | |
|
6.7
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-1632
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-1632
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987
IBM Security Bulletin: IBM Informix Dynamic Server is affected by privilege escalation vulnerabilitiesVendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144432
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition privilege escalation CVE-2018-1632 Vulnerability ReportVDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/
August 2019 IBM Informix Dynamic Server Vulnerabilities in NetApp Products | NetApp Product SecurityThird Party Advisory
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