CVE-2008-0727 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in IBM Informix Dynamic Server, affecting both unauthenticated and authenticated users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0727?
CVE-2008-0727 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server, published on 18 Mar 2008. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0727?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Informix Dynamic Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0727?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0727 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-0727 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0727 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wfrp-xv66-pmxj.