CVE-2018-1448

Name: CVE-2018-1448
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-22T12:29:00.737+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1448 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 140043.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 140043.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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=swg22014388Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103535Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140043VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014388Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103535Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140043VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1448?

How severe is CVE-2018-1448?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1448 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1448?

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