Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server

1) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU45318

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-1033

CWE-ID: CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing crafted arguments in the USELASTCOMMITTED session environment option in a SQL SET ENVIRONMENT statement. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Informix Dynamic Server: 11.50

External links

http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/07/zdi-disclosure-ibm
http://secunia.com/advisories/43212
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8078
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516250/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46230
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0309
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-050/
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65209

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?

The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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