CVE-2018-1903
MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1903 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 4.2.0, 4.3.0, and 6.0.0 could allow a user with restricted sudo access on a system to manipulate CD UNIX to gain full sudo access. IBM X-Force ID: 152532.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 4.2.0, 4.3.0, and 6.0.0 could allow a user with restricted sudo access on a system to manipulate CD UNIX to gain full sudo access. IBM X-Force ID: 152532.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/C:H/UI:N/AC:L/AV:L/I:H/A:H/S:U/PR:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Sterling Connect\ | direct | 4.2.0 |
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10875386Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152532VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10875386Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152532VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1903?
IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for UNIX 4.2.0, 4.3.0, and 6.0.0 could allow a user with restricted sudo access on a system to manipulate CD UNIX to gain full sudo access. IBM X-Force ID: 152532.
How severe is CVE-2018-1903?
CVE-2018-1903 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1903?
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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