DLL Hijacking Vulnerability in IBM Notes by IBM
CVE-2018-1435

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Notes
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 March 2018

What is CVE-2018-1435?

IBM Notes versions 8.5 and 9.0 are susceptible to a DLL hijacking vulnerability. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into launching a malicious executable located in a directory that the attacker controls. Proper safeguards should be implemented to prevent exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Notes 8.5.3.6

Notes 8.5

Notes 8.5.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/139563
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22014198
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103404
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

.