What is the severity of CVE-2004-2131?

CVE-2004-2131 has a high severity due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2131?

To fix CVE-2004-2131, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Informix Dynamic Server or apply relevant security updates.

Who is affected by CVE-2004-2131?

Local users with DSA privileges on IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 9.40.xC3 and earlier may be affected by CVE-2004-2131.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-2131?

CVE-2004-2131 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

Is CVE-2004-2131 specific to certain IBM Informix versions?

Yes, CVE-2004-2131 specifically affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 9.40.uc1, 9.40.uc2, and the extended parallel server version 8.40_uc1.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-2131

high

7.2

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

27/1/2004

27/5/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-2131: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Jan 27 2004(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in ontape for IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.xC3 and earlier allows local users, with DSA privileges, to execute arbitrary code via a long ONCONFIG environment variable.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Informix Dynamic Server	=9.40.uc2
Ibm Informix Extended Parallel Server	=8.40_uc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server	=9.40.uc1

Remedy

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21153336

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9512

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2131?
CVE-2004-2131 has a high severity due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2131?
To fix CVE-2004-2131, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Informix Dynamic Server or apply relevant security updates.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2131?
Local users with DSA privileges on IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 9.40.xC3 and earlier may be affected by CVE-2004-2131.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-2131?
CVE-2004-2131 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Is CVE-2004-2131 specific to certain IBM Informix versions?
Yes, CVE-2004-2131 specifically affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 9.40.uc1, 9.40.uc2, and the extended parallel server version 8.40_uc1.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2131?
CVE-2004-2131 has a high severity due to its ability to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2131?
To fix CVE-2004-2131, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Informix Dynamic Server or apply relevant security updates.
Who is affected by CVE-2004-2131?
Local users with DSA privileges on IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 9.40.xC3 and earlier may be affected by CVE-2004-2131.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-2131?
CVE-2004-2131 is classified as a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Is CVE-2004-2131 specific to certain IBM Informix versions?
Yes, CVE-2004-2131 specifically affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 9.40.uc1, 9.40.uc2, and the extended parallel server version 8.40_uc1.