Short Name |
APP:IBM:INFORMIX-EXPLAIN-BOF |
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Severity |
Major |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server oninit.exe EXPLAIN Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2014/11/10 |
Update Number |
2439 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.4+, j-series-9.5+, mx-11.4+, srx-12.1+, srx-branch-12.1+, vmx-17.4+, vsrx-12.1+, vsrx3bsd-18.2+ |
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
IBM Informix is prone to a stack-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because the application fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied data. Successfully exploiting this issue may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges, completely compromising affected computers. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.