CVE-2018-1780

Name: CVE-2018-1780
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-09T01:29:00.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1780 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 db2 instance owner to obtain root access by exploiting a symbolic link attack to read/write/corrupt a file that they originally did not have permission to access. IBM X-Force ID: 148803.. 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 db2 instance owner to obtain root access by exploiting a symbolic link attack to read/write/corrupt a file that they originally did not have permission to access. IBM X-Force ID: 148803.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

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=ibm10733939Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105885Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042086Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148803VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10733939Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105885Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042086Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/148803VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1780?

How severe is CVE-2018-1780?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1780 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1780?

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