PT-2011-2824 · Ibm · Ibm Informix Dynamic Server

Published 2011-02-07 · Updated 2018-10-09 · CVE-2011-1033

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions IBM Informix Dynamic Server version 11.50

Description The issue is related to a stack-based buffer overflow in the oninit function of IBM Informix Dynamic Server. This occurs when crafted arguments are used in the USELASTCOMMITTED session environment option within a SQL SET ENVIRONMENT statement, potentially allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Recommendations For IBM Informix Dynamic Server version 11.50, consider restricting access to the SQL SET ENVIRONMENT statement until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using crafted arguments in the USELASTCOMMITTED session environment option to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

CVE-2011-1033

ZDI-11-050

Affected Products

Ibm Informix Dynamic Server

References · 10

• https://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-050 · Security Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0309 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-1033 · Security Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/43212 · Vendor Advisory
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65209 · Note
• http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2011/02/07/zdi-disclosure-ibm · Note
• http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-11-050 · Note
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8078 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/516250/100/0/threaded · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/46230 · Note