Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2012-4857 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Informix Dynamic Server Server applications / Web servers |
| Vendor | IBM Corporation |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU43259
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-4857
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe 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.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsInformix Dynamic Server: 11.50 - 11.70.xc3
External linkshttp://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027849
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79737
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21618994
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote 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.
