CVE-2018-1459

Name: CVE-2018-1459
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-25T14:29:00.653+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could lead an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 140210.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 is vulnerable to stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could lead an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 140210.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.51%

39.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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=swg22016142Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041005Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140210VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016142Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041005Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140210VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1459?

How severe is CVE-2018-1459?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1459?

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