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CVE-2018-1448: IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a vuln...

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user to overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instance owner. IBM X-Force ID: 140043.

HighCVSS 7.7Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-1448 lets a local user on an affected IBM DB2 server overwrite arbitrary files owned by the DB2 instance owner. That can corrupt database-related files or operational data and should be treated as a high-priority server hardening and patching issue. Exposure is most likely where affected DB2 LUW or DB2 Connect Server versions remain installed on Linux, UNIX, or Windows hosts, especially multi-user servers or systems where local shell or service account access is broadly granted. Prioritize remediation on production DB2 servers and shared administrative hosts. This is not described as remotely exploitable in the provided sources, but local compromise or insider access could become a serious integrity and availability incident. Mitigation focus: Identify all DB2 LUW and DB2 Connect Server versions in scope.; Review IBM advisory swg22014388 for the vendor-supported fix path.; Apply IBM-recommended fix packs or interim fixes where applicable..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.7 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:L/C:N/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
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0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.7CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:L/C:N/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N2.55.2Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.7High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1448Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:L/C:N/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMDB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows10.5, 10.1, 9.7, 11.1Listed
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