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CVE-2008-0727

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 u…

Published Mar 18, 2008ibmCWE-119EPSS 5.25%

Overview

CVE-2008-0727 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on March 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update informix_dynamic_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/29272Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3749Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55207Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55208Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55209Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55210Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489547/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/489548/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/28198Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0860

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0727?

CVE-2008-0727 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on March 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0727?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0727?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update informix_dynamic_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-0727?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-0727 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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