CVE-2018-1677

Name: CVE-2018-1677
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-20T14:29:00.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1677 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM DataPower Gateways 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.6, and 7.7 and IBM MQ Appliance are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the improper handling of full file system. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DataPower Gateways 7.1, 7.2, 7.5, 7.5.1, 7.5.2, 7.6, and 7.7 and IBM MQ Appliance are vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by the improper handling of full file system. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service. IBM X-Force ID: 145171.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

28.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-755

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.1.0.0, <= 7.1.0.22
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.2.0.0, <= 7.2.0.20
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.0.0, <= 7.5.0.15
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.1.0, <= 7.5.1.14
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.5.2.0, <= 7.5.2.14
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.6.0.0, <= 7.6.0.7
Ibm	Datapower Gateway	>= 7.7.0.0, <= 7.7.1.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106284Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145171VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744555Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106284Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/145171VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10744555Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1677?

How severe is CVE-2018-1677?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1677 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1677?

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