SB2012120801 - Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server



SB2012120801 - Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server

Published: December 8, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2012120801
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-4857)

The vulnerability allows a remote #AU# to execute arbitrary code.

Buffer overflow in IBM Informix 11.50 through 11.50.xC9W2 and 11.70 before 11.70.xC7 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SQL statement.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.