CVE-2018-1487

Name: CVE-2018-1487
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-10T16:29:00.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.44%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1487 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 binaries load shared libraries from an untrusted path potentially giving low privilege users full access to the DB2 instance account by loading a malicious shared library. IBM X-Force ID: 140972.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% 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 binaries load shared libraries from an untrusted path potentially giving low privilege users full access to the DB2 instance account by loading a malicious shared library. IBM X-Force ID: 140972.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.44%

35.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-426

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=swg22016505Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041231Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140972Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016505Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041231Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/140972Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1487?

How severe is CVE-2018-1487?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1487 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1487?

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