CVE-2018-1460 : What You Need to Know
Learn about CVE-2018-1460, a high-severity vulnerability in IBM PureData System for Analytics 1.0.0 allowing local users to execute unauthorized commands with root access. Find mitigation steps here.
IBM Netezza Platform Software (IBM PureData System for Analytics 1.0.0) has a security vulnerability that could allow a local user to execute unauthorized commands with root access.
Understanding CVE-2018-1460
This CVE involves a privilege escalation vulnerability in IBM PureData System for Analytics 1.0.0.
What is CVE-2018-1460?
The vulnerability in IBM Netezza Platform Software (IBM PureData System for Analytics 1.0.0) allows a user with local access privileges to modify a file with global write permissions, potentially leading to unauthorized command execution with root level access.
The Impact of CVE-2018-1460
- CVSS Base Score: 8.4 (High)
- Attack Vector: Local
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Integrity Impact: High
- Availability Impact: High
- Privileges Required: None
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- User Interaction: None
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
Technical Details of CVE-2018-1460
This section provides more technical insights into the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to modify a world-writable file, potentially enabling the execution of commands as root.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: PureData System for Analytics
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Version: 1.0.0
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability can be exploited by a user with local access privileges to make changes to a file with global write permissions, leading to unauthorized command execution with root access.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from this vulnerability is crucial to maintaining security.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Restrict local access privileges to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly monitor and audit file permissions and access controls.
- Educate users on secure file handling practices to prevent unauthorized modifications.
Patching and Updates
- Stay updated with security advisories from IBM and apply patches promptly to address known vulnerabilities.