CVE-2018-1936
HIGHCVSS 8.4/10EPSS 0.51%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1936 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.4/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM DB2 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 libdb2e.so.1 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: 153316.. EPSS estimates a 0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM DB2 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 libdb2e.so.1 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: 153316.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/PR:N/S:U/A:H/UI:N/I:H/AC:L/C:H/AV:L/RC:C/E:U/RL:O
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.0 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.1 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.2 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.3 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.4 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.5 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.6 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.7 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.8 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.9 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.10 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 9.7.0.11 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.1.0.0 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.1.0.1 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.1.0.2 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.1.0.3 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.1.0.4 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.1.0.5 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.1.0.6 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.0 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.1 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.2 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.3 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.4 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.5 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.6 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.7 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.8 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.9 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 10.5.0.10 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.1.0.0 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.1.1.1 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.1.2.2 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.1.3.3 |
| Ibm | Db2 | 11.1.4.4 |
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153316VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10741481Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/153316VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10741481Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1936?
IBM DB2 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 libdb2e.so.1 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: 153316.
How severe is CVE-2018-1936?
CVE-2018-1936 has a CVSS score of 8.4/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1936?
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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