CVE-2009-4240 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Dec 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Buffer overflows in setuid executables allow local attackers to escalate privileges or execute arbitrary code on IBM InfoSphere Information Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-4240?

CVE-2009-4240 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server, published on 9 Dec 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in unspecified setuid executables in the DataStage subsystem in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 8.1 before FP1 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-4240?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Infosphere Information Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4240?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-4240 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-2009-4240 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-4240 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Infosphere Information Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-29rq-jjgh-p8gh.