CVE-2018-1711

Name: CVE-2018-1711
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-09-21T13:29:00.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1711 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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 to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 146369.. EPSS estimates a 0.37% 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 to gain privileges due to allowing modification of columns of existing tasks. IBM X-Force ID: 146369.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0

8.4/10

CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O

EPSS Probability

0.37%

28.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-732

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2	10.1
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105390Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042175Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/146369VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729983Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105390Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042175Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/146369VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10729983Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 21, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1711?

How severe is CVE-2018-1711?

CVE-2018-1711 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1711?

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