#VU52843 Stack-based buffer overflow in Informix Dynamic Server - CVE-2021-20515

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#VU52843 Stack-based buffer overflow in Informix Dynamic Server - CVE-2021-20515

Published: May 4, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52843
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-20515
CWE-ID: CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Informix Dynamic Server
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error. A local administrator 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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