Vulnerability identifier: #VU45318
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-121
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Informix Dynamic Server
Server applications /
Web servers
Vendor: IBM Corporation
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
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.