CVE-2018-1427
MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1427 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM GSKit (IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1) contains several environment variables that a local attacker could overflow and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 139072.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% 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) contains several environment variables that a local attacker could overflow and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 139072.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:L/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
Weakness Enumeration
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/103536Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139072VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013756Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103536Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139072VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1427?
IBM GSKit (IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1) contains several environment variables that a local attacker could overflow and cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 139072.
How severe is CVE-2018-1427?
CVE-2018-1427 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1427?
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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