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.

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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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