Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-1897
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.
Vulnerability category: OverflowMemory CorruptionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2018-1897
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-1897
0.12%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 28 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-1897
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.6
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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6.4
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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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 | |
|
8.4
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.5
|
5.9
|
IBM Corporation |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-1897
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-1897
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152462
IBM DB2 buffer overflow CVE-2018-1897 Vulnerability ReportVendor Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10737295
IBM Security Bulletin: IBM® Db2® is vulnerable to a buffer overflow leading to privilege escalation (CVE-2018-1897).Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106060
IBM DB2 'db2pdcfg' CVE-2018-1897 Local Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityVDB Entry;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042165
IBM DB2 Buffer Overflow in 'db2pdcfg' Lets Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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