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CVE-2009-2754

10.0 · HIGH

Integer signedness error in the authentication functionality in librpc.dll in the Informix Storage Manager (ISM) Portmapper service (aka portmap.exe), as used in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 1…

Published Mar 5, 2010ibmCWE-189EPSS 40.06%

Overview

CVE-2009-2754 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on March 5, 2010 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

Integer signedness error in the authentication functionality in librpc.dll in the Informix Storage Manager (ISM) Portmapper service (aka portmap.exe), as used in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.TC9 and 11.x before 11.10.TC3 and EMC Legato NetWorker, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted parameter size that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.

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

Refknowledgebase.emc.com/emcice/login.do?sType=ax1990&sName=1204&id=emc183834Refsecunia.com/advisories/38731Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55329Refwww.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC55330Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509793/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/38472Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0508Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0509Refwww.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-023Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56586

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2754?

CVE-2009-2754 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on March 5, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2754?

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-2009-2754?

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-2009-2754?

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