CVE-2021-20515 — MEDIUM (6.7)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 14.10 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local privileged user could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service condition. IBM X-Force ID: 198366.

CVSS Score

6.7

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	14.10
Hp	Hp-Ux	-
Ibm	Aix	-
Linux	Linux Kernel	-
Microsoft	Windows	-
Oracle	Solaris	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198366VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6448568PatchVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/198366VDB EntryVendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6448568PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-20515?

CVE-2021-20515 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). IBM Informix Dynamic Server 14.10 is vulnerable to a stack based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. A local privileged user could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the ...

How severe is CVE-2021-20515?

CVE-2021-20515 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-20515?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.