IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10/14.10 onsmsync heap-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10/14.10. This affects an unknown function of the component onsmsync. This manipulation causes heap-based overflow. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2023-28523. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10/14.10 (Information Management Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component onsmsync. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a heap-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-122. A heap overflow condition is a buffer overflow, where the buffer that can be overwritten is allocated in the heap portion of memory, generally meaning that the buffer was allocated using a routine such as malloc(). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and 14.10 onsmsync is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 250753.

The weakness was released 12/09/2023. The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-28523 since 03/16/2023. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/01/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (250753). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Heap-based overflow
CWE: CWE-122 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Recommended: Upgrade
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03/16/2023 🔍
12/09/2023 +268 days 🔍
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01/01/2024 +23 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-28523 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-28523
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-247321
X-Force: 250753

Entryinfo

Created: 12/09/2023 08:10
Updated: 01/01/2024 07:36
Changes: 12/09/2023 08:10 (52), 01/01/2024 07:36 (10)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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