Signature Detail
Short Name |
APP:IBM:SET-ENVIRONMENT-BOF |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Category |
APP |
Keywords |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server SET ENVIRONMENT Stack Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2011/02/28 |
Update Number |
1873 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.4+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
APP: IBM Informix Dynamic Server SET ENVIRONMENT Stack Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known stack buffer overflow vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server. It is due to insufficient bound checking on a user-supplied buffer length value in a SET ENVIRONMENT SQL statement. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the IBM Informix Dynamic Server.
Extended Description
IBM Informix is prone to a remote code-execution 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.
Affected Products
- IBM Informix IDS 11.10
- IBM Informix IDS 11.10.Tb4tl
- IBM Informix IDS 11.10.TC3
- IBM Informix IDS 11.10.xC2
- IBM Informix IDS 11.10.xC2W2
- IBM Informix IDS 11.50
- IBM Informix IDS 11.50.xC1
References
- BugTraq: 46230
- CVE: CVE-2011-1033