Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2018-1459 is a stack-based buffer overflow in IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows, including DB2 Connect Server. IBM says improper bounds checking could allow arbitrary code execution. Treat affected database servers as business-important because compromise could affect systems that store or broker sensitive data. Exposure is limited to environments running IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows or DB2 Connect Server versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, or 11.1. Internet-facing, partner-accessible, or broadly reachable database services would carry higher operational risk, but network exposure is not specified in the sources. Make this a priority inventory and remediation item if affected DB2 versions remain in use. The potential impact is high because the weakness can lead to arbitrary code execution, but urgency should be calibrated by actual deployment exposure and vendor guidance. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM DB2 LUW and DB2 Connect Server installations and versions.; Review IBM support advisory swg22016142 for vendor-provided fixes or mitigations.; Prioritize remediation for reachable production database and DB2 Connect systems..
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- ibm-db2-cve20181459-bo(140210)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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