CVE-2018-1890 : IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 8 on the AIX platform uses absolute RPA

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.

Published 2019-03-11 22:29:00

Updated 2019-10-09 23:39:18

Source IBM Corporation

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Products affected by CVE-2018-1890

IBM » SDK » Version: 8.0 Java Technology Edition
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sdk:8.0:*:*:*:java_technology:*:*:*
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-1890

EPSS FAQ

0.16%

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days EPSS Score History

~ 38 %

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less

CVSS scores for CVE-2018-1890

Base Score	Base Severity	CVSS Vector	Exploitability Score	Impact Score	Score Source
4.6	MEDIUM	AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P	3.9	6.4	NIST
Access Vector: Local Access Complexity: Low Authentication: None Confidentiality Impact: Partial Integrity Impact: Partial Availability Impact: Partial
7.8	HIGH	CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H	1.8	5.9	NIST
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: Low Privileges Required: Low User Interaction: None Scope: Unchanged Confidentiality: High Integrity: High Availability: High
5.6	MEDIUM	CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L	1.4	3.7	IBM Corporation
Attack Vector: Local Attack Complexity: High Privileges Required: None User Interaction: None Scope: Changed Confidentiality: Low Integrity: Low Availability: Low

CWE ids for CVE-2018-1890

CWE-427 Uncontrolled Search Path Element

The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.

Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)

References for CVE-2018-1890

https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10874750

IBM Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM® Java SDK affects WebSphere Application Server January 2019 CPU that is bundled with IBM WebSphere Application Server Patterns
Patch;Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107448

IBM Java SDK CVE-2018-1890 Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10873332

IBM Security Bulletin: Multiple vulnerabilities may affect IBM® SDK, Java™ Technology Edition
Patch;Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152081

IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition code execution CVE-2018-1890 Vulnerability Report
VDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10873042

IBM Security Bulletin: Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM® Java SDK affect WebSphere Application Server January 2019 CPU
Patch;Vendor Advisory

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References for CVE-2018-1890