Privilege Escalation in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition
CVE-2018-1633

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2019

What is CVE-2018-1633?

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 contains a symbolic link vulnerability within the onsrvapd component, enabling a local user logged in with database administrator privileges to potentially gain elevated root privileges, posing a significant security risk. Detailed information can be found in IBM's official support documentation and X-Force exchanges. Local users aware of this vulnerability may exploit it to escalate their access rights, highlighting the need for stringent security measures and patches.

Affected Version(s)

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144434
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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