CVE-2018-1515

Name: CVE-2018-1515
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-25T14:29:00.807+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1515 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 10.5 and 11.1, under specific or unusual conditions, could allow a local user to overflow a buffer which may result in a privilege escalation to the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 141624.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 10.5 and 11.1, under specific or unusual conditions, could allow a local user to overflow a buffer which may result in a privilege escalation to the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 141624.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

26.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016140Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040969Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141624VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016140Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040969Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141624VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1515?

How severe is CVE-2018-1515?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1515 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1515?

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