Description Preview
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2018-1427 affects IBM GSKit within DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1. An attacker with local access could exploit this vulnerability to overflow specific environment variables, leading to a denial of service condition. The impact of this vulnerability is rated as medium severity.
Overview
The vulnerability in IBM GSKit within DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows versions 9.7, 10.1, 10.5, and 11.1 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service by overflowing certain environment variables. The vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 6.2, indicating a medium severity issue with high availability impact.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, IBM recommends applying the necessary updates or patches provided by the vendor. Users of affected versions of DB2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows should ensure that their systems are updated to a version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, it is advised to follow best security practices and restrict access to vulnerable systems to authorized personnel only.
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- InformationInformation
- MiningMining
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
