Vulnerability identifier: #VU43259

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Informix Dynamic Server
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Informix Dynamic Server: 11.50 - 11.70.xc3

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External links
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027849
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79737
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21618994

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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