IBM DB2 'db2pdcfg' CVE-2018-1897 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:106060

CVE-2018-1897 |

Info

IBM DB2 'db2pdcfg' CVE-2018-1897 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 106060
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2018-1897
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Nov 27 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 27 2018 12:00AM
Credit: Eddie Zhu, BEIJING DBSEC TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD
Vulnerable: IBM DB2 9.7
IBM DB2 11.1
IBM DB2 10.5
IBM DB2 10.1
Not Vulnerable: IBM DB2 9.7 FP11
IBM DB2 11.1.4.4
IBM DB2 10.5 FP10
IBM DB2 10.1 FP6

Discussion

IBM DB2 'db2pdcfg' CVE-2018-1897 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

IBM DB2 is prone to a local buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code and elevate privileges, leading to a complete compromise of the device. Failed exploits will result in the denial-of-service condition.

Exploit / POC

IBM DB2 'db2pdcfg' CVE-2018-1897 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

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IBM DB2 'db2pdcfg' CVE-2018-1897 Local Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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