#VU71638 Insecure DLL loading in IBM Java SDK - CVE-2018-1890

Vulnerability identifier: #VU71638

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1890

CWE-ID: CWE-427

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Java SDK
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate privilege on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition Version 8 on the AIX platform uses absolute RPATHs. A local user can trigger the vulnerability to facilitate code injection and elevate privilege on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Java SDK: All versions

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External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107448
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/152081
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10873042
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10873332
https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10874750

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.