How severe is CVE-2017-1508?

CVE-2017-1508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-1508 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-1508?

CVE-2017-1508 affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1508?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-1508 published?

CVE-2017-1508 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-1508

CVE-2017-1508 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Published: 2017-09-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 could allow a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 129620.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-1508?: IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 could allow a local user logged in with database administrator user to gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 129620.
How severe is CVE-2017-1508?: CVE-2017-1508 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-1508 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-1508?: CVE-2017-1508 affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1508?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-1508 published?: CVE-2017-1508 was published on 2017-09-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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