CVE-2018-1566

Name: CVE-2018-1566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-10T16:29:00.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1566 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 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code due to a format string error. IBM X-Force ID: 143023.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% 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 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code due to a format string error. IBM X-Force ID: 143023.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

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=swg22016182Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104740Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041229Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/143023Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22016182Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104740Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041229Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/143023Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1566?

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes DB2 Connect Server) 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code due to a format string error. IBM X-Force ID: 143023.

How severe is CVE-2018-1566?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1566?

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-2018-1566?

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Source: NVD / NIST