CVE-2018-1977

Name: CVE-2018-1977
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-12-14T16:29:00.283+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1977 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a denial of service vulnerability. A remote, authenticated DB2 user could exploit this vulnerability by issuing a specially-crafted SELECT statement with TRUNCATE function. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a denial of service vulnerability. A remote, authenticated DB2 user could exploit this vulnerability by issuing a specially-crafted SELECT statement with TRUNCATE function. IBM X-Force ID: 154032.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	11.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10788089Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154032VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10788089Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154032VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1977?

How severe is CVE-2018-1977?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1977 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1977?

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