CVE-2018-1980

Name: CVE-2018-1980
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-03-11T22:29:00.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1980 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 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, which could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system as root. IBM X-ForceID: 154078.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% 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 is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, which could allow an authenticated local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system as root. IBM X-ForceID: 154078.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.53%

40.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2	9.7
Ibm	Db2	10.1
Ibm	Db2	10.5
Ibm	Db2	11.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107398Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154078VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10740413Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107398Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/154078VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10740413Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 11, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1980?

How severe is CVE-2018-1980?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1980 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1980?

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