CVE-2018-1799

Name: CVE-2018-1799
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-09T01:29:00.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1799 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 unprivileged user to overwrite files on the system which could cause damage to the database. IBM X-Force ID: 149429.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% 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 unprivileged user to overwrite files on the system which could cause damage to the database. IBM X-Force ID: 149429.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/149429VDB 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/149429VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1799?

How severe is CVE-2018-1799?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1799 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1799?

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-2018-1799?

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Source: NVD / NIST