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CVE-2011-1033

9.3 · HIGH

Stack-based buffer overflow in oninit in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 11.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments in the USELASTCOMMITTED session environment…

Published Feb 15, 2011ibmCWE-119EPSS 4.76%

Overview

CVE-2011-1033 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on February 15, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in oninit in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 11.50 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments in the USELASTCOMMITTED session environment option in a SQL SET ENVIRONMENT statement.

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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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-1033?

CVE-2011-1033 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on February 15, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2011-1033?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2011-1033?

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.

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