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CVE-2018-1771: IBM Domino 9.0 and 9.0.1 could allow an attacker to execute commands on the system by triggering a buffer o...

IBM Domino 9.0 and 9.0.1 could allow an attacker to execute commands on the system by triggering a buffer overflow in the parsing of command line arguments passed to nsd.exe. IBM X-force ID: 148687.

HighCVSS 8.4Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

Plain-English summary

IBM Domino 9.0 and 9.0.1 contain a high-severity local command execution issue in nsd.exe argument handling. If an attacker can trigger the vulnerable path on a Domino host, they may execute system commands. This is most urgent for organizations still running legacy Domino 9.x systems.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation for any remaining Domino 9.0 or 9.0.1 systems, especially production mail or collaboration servers. The business concern is local command execution on a high-value legacy platform, with potential full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

Technical view

The flaw is a buffer overflow in parsing command-line arguments passed to nsd.exe. The CVSS 3.0 vector indicates local attack vector, low complexity, no privileges, no user interaction, unchanged scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. The source bundle names IBM Domino 9.0 and 9.0.1 only.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on servers or workstations running IBM Domino 9.0 or 9.0.1 where local execution paths to nsd.exe exist. The provided sources do not identify affected later versions, cloud services, or internet-remote exploitation.

Exploitation context

The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or confirmed active exploitation. CVSS exploit maturity is listed as unproven. Treat this as a serious local execution risk, not as a confirmed widely exploited internet-facing issue.

Researcher notes

Do not assume remote exploitability from the provided data. The key constraints are local attack vector, nsd.exe command-line argument parsing, affected Domino 9.0 and 9.0.1, and unproven exploit maturity. Patch specifics are not included in the bundle, so defer version-level fix claims to IBM guidance.

Mitigation direction

  • Identify all IBM Domino 9.0 and 9.0.1 installations.
  • Review IBM advisory and X-Force entry for the official remediation path.
  • Apply IBM's vendor-supported fix or upgrade guidance where applicable.
  • Restrict local access to Domino hosts until remediation is complete.
  • Retire unsupported Domino 9.x systems where vendor-supported remediation is unavailable.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Domino versions on servers and administrative workstations.
  • Confirm whether nsd.exe is present on affected Domino 9.x hosts.
  • Verify vendor remediation status against IBM guidance.
  • Check access controls for local users and service accounts on Domino hosts.
  • Review endpoint and server logs for unusual nsd.exe execution patterns.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
4

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.4 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

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

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
3Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.4CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:L/AV:L/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O2.55.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.4High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1771Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

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

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

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMDomino9.0.1, 9.0Listed
Weakness

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