CVE-2018-1437

Name: CVE-2018-1437
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-14T00:29:00.373+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1437 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error related to multiple untrusted search path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to DLL hijacking to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Notes 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error related to multiple untrusted search path. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to DLL hijacking to execute arbitrary code on the system or cause the application to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 139565.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.34%

81.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Notes	8.5
Ibm	Notes	8.5.0.2
Ibm	Notes	8.5.1
Ibm	Notes	8.5.1.5
Ibm	Notes	8.5.2
Ibm	Notes	8.5.2.4
Ibm	Notes	8.5.3
Ibm	Notes	8.5.3.6
Ibm	Notes	9.0
Ibm	Notes	9.0.1
Ibm	Notes	9.0.1.9

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014201Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103401Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139565VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014201Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103401Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040563Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139565VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1437?

How severe is CVE-2018-1437?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1437 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1437?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-1437?

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Source: NVD / NIST