#VU7256 Buffer overflow in Informix Dynamic Server - CVE-2017-1310
Published: June 29, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7256
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1310
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Informix Dynamic Server
Informix Dynamic Server
Software vendor:
IBM Corporation
IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists due to buffer overflow when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data, trigger memory corruption and cause the target server to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
The weakness exists due to buffer overflow when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data, trigger memory corruption and cause the target server to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.