CVE-2018-1426

Name: CVE-2018-1426
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-22T12:29:00.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1426 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM GSKit (IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1) duplicates the PRNG state across fork() system calls when multiple ICC instances are loaded which could result in duplicate Session IDs and a risk of duplicate key material. IBM X-Force ID: 139071.. EPSS estimates a 2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM GSKit (IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1) duplicates the PRNG state across fork() system calls when multiple ICC instances are loaded which could result in duplicate Session IDs and a risk of duplicate key material. IBM X-Force ID: 139071.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.51%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-335

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2	10.1
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013756Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105580Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139071VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013756Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105580Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139071VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 22, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1426?

How severe is CVE-2018-1426?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1426 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1426?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST