IBM Informix Dynamic Server up to 11.10.xc2 oninit.exe memory corruption
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A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server up to 11.10.xc2 (Information Management Software). This affects an unknown code of the file oninit.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Multiple buffer overflows in oninit.exe in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 7.x through 11.x allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password and (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long DBPATH value.
The weakness was published 03/17/2008 with Zero Day Initiative (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2008-0727 since 02/11/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
It is declared as proof-of-concept.
There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5723.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (41203). Similar entry is available at 41536.
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CPE 2.3
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Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
ATT&CK: Unknown
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Remote: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Saint ID: exploit_info/informix_sqlexec_password
Saint Name: Informix Dynamic Server sqlexec password argument buffer overflow
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Timeline
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Sources
Vendor: ibm.comAdvisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2008-0727 (🔍)
X-Force: 41203
Vulnerability Center: 40883 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server 7- 11 Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution via a Long Password, Critical
SecurityFocus: 28198 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 29272 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
Vupen: ADV-2008-0860
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Entry
Created: 03/16/2015 17:00Updated: 05/08/2017 08:46
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (65), 05/08/2017 08:46 (10)
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