Signature Detail
Short Name |
HTTP:STC:DL:INFORMIX-NFX |
|---|---|
Severity |
High |
Recommended |
No |
Recommended Action |
Drop |
Category |
HTTP |
Keywords |
IBM Informix Client NFX Stack Buffer Overflow |
Release Date |
2010/10/11 |
Update Number |
1789 |
Supported Platforms |
idp-4.0+, isg-3.0+, j-series-9.5+, mx-9.4+, srx-9.2+, srx-branch-9.4+, vsrx-12.1+ |
HTTP: IBM Informix Client NFX Stack Buffer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in IBM Informix client. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the client.
Extended Description
Multiple IBM Informix products are prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability because the software fails to bounds-check user-supplied data before copying it into an insufficiently sized buffer. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition. This issue affects the following: IBM Informix Client Software Development Kit (CSDK) 3.5 IBM Informix Connect 3.x Other products that use the Setnet32 3.50.0.13752 utility may also be vulnerable.
Affected Products
- IBM Informix Connect 3.0
- IBM Informix CSDK 3.50
References
- BugTraq: 36588
- CVE: CVE-2009-3691