CVE-2018-1428

Name: CVE-2018-1428
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-22T12:29:00.673+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.2/10EPSS 0.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1428 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) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 139073.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% 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) uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information. IBM X-Force ID: 139073.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

6.2/10

CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

EPSS Probability

0.29%

21.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-327

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/103574Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22013756Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103574Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139073Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1428?

How severe is CVE-2018-1428?

CVE-2018-1428 has a CVSS score of 6.2/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1428?

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