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CVE-2008-0768

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows in the Windows RPC components for IBM Informix Storage Manager (ISM), as used in Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.00.xC8 and earlier and 11.10.x…

Published Feb 13, 2008ibmCWE-119EPSS 4.46%

Overview

CVE-2008-0768 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on February 13, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based and heap-based buffer overflows in the Windows RPC components for IBM Informix Storage Manager (ISM), as used in Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.00.xC8 and earlier and 11.10.xC2 and earlier, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted XDR requests.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibminformix_dynamic_server10.0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/28689Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21294211Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IC55040&apar=onlyRefwww-1.ibm.com/support/search.wss?rs=0&q=IC55041&apar=onlyRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/27485Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1019281Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0317Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40018Refsecunia.com/advisories/28689Refwww-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21294211

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0768?

CVE-2008-0768 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on February 13, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-0768?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0768?

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-2008-0768?

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