Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in oninit.exe in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 7.x through 11.x allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password and (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long DBPATH value.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Informix Dynamic Server | 7.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29272Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3749
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55207
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55208
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55209
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55210
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489547/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489548/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28198
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0860
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-011/
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-012/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41202
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29272Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0727?
CVE-2008-0727 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in oninit.exe in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 7.x through 11.x allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password and (2) remote authenticated user...
How severe is CVE-2008-0727?
CVE-2008-0727 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0727?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server.