CVE-2018-1897

Name: CVE-2018-1897
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-30T15:29:00.22+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1897 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5., and 11.1 db2pdcfg is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 152462.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5., and 11.1 db2pdcfg is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 152462.

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

0.56%

42.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

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=ibm10737295Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106060Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042165Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152462VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10737295Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106060Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042165Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152462VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 30, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1897?

How severe is CVE-2018-1897?

CVE-2018-1897 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1897?

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