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CVE-2018-1977

5.3 · MEDIUM

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a denial of service vulnerability.

Published Dec 14, 2018CWE-20EPSS 1.86%

Overview

CVE-2018-1977 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows 11.1 (includes DB2 Connect Server) contains a denial of service vulnerability. A remote, authenticated DB2 user could exploit this vulnerability by issuing a specially-crafted SELECT statement with TRUNCATE function. IBM X-Force ID: 154032.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1977?

CVE-2018-1977 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on December 14, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-1977?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1977?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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