CVE-2018-1796
CVE-2018-1796 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.2
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local user to load malicious libraries and gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 149426.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-1796?
- IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local user to load malicious libraries and gain root privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 149426.
- How severe is CVE-2018-1796?
- CVE-2018-1796 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-1796 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-1796?
- CVE-2018-1796 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-1796?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2018-1796 published?
- CVE-2018-1796 was published on 2019-08-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/149426
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc1:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc10:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc11:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc12:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc2:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc3:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc4:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc5:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc6:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc7:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc8:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:fc9:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*
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