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7.8

IBM Notes/Client Access could let local user run code

CVE-2018-1411 · published 8 years ago
Summary

The IBM Notes and IBM Client Application Access programs can be tricked by a local user into running any program they choose through a shared memory channel. This could let an attacker execute unwanted software on the computer. Apply the latest security updates from IBM as soon as possible to close the issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm notes 8.5.1.5
8.5.2.4
8.5.3.6
9.0
9.0.1.9
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:notes:8.5.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
ibm client_application_access 1.0.0.1
1.0.1
1.0.1.2
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:client_application_access:1.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
IBM Notes Diagnostics (IBM Client Application Access and IBM Notes) could allow a local user to execute commands on the system. By crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC, which coul...
IBM Notes Diagnostics (IBM Client Application Access and IBM Notes) could allow a local user to execute commands on the system. By crafting a command line sent via the shared memory IPC, which could be tricked into executing an executable chosen by the attacker. IBM X-Force ID: 138710.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published19 Feb 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-1411 · NVD
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