IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xC6 Memory Block Header memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xC6. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Memory Block Header Handler. The manipulation results in memory corruption. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xC6 (Information Management Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component Memory Block Header Handler. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 04/18/2013 as IC84803 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-01.ibm.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 11.70.xC7 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (94152†). Similar entries are available at VDB-9122, VDB-9121, VDB-9119 and VDB-9118. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Information Management Software

Vendor

Name

Informix Dynamic Server

Version

11.70.xC6

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xC7

Timelineinfo

04/18/2013 🔍
04/18/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/13/2013 +56 days 🔍
03/20/2019 +2106 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: IC84803
Status: Not defined
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9120
OSVDB: 94152

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/13/2013 12:52
Updated: 03/20/2019 08:27
Changes: 06/13/2013 12:52 (47), 03/20/2019 08:27 (2)
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