CVE-2009-2754: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 5, 2010
·
Updated

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.

Affected Software

29 affected components
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.tc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc2e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc3
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc3e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc4
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc4e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc5
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc5e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc6
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc6e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc7
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc7e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc8
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc8e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc9
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc9e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0.xc10e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc1de
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc2
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc2e
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc3
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc3e
EMC Legato NetWorker

Event History

Mar 5, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2754?

CVE-2009-2754 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-2754?

To fix CVE-2009-2754, update your IBM Informix Dynamic Server to versions 10.00.TC9 or 11.10.TC3 or later.

3

Which versions of IBM Informix Dynamic Server are affected by CVE-2009-2754?

CVE-2009-2754 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 10.x before 10.00.TC9 and 11.x before 11.10.TC3.

4

Can CVE-2009-2754 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-2754 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2009-2754?

CVE-2009-2754 is due to an integer signedness error in the authentication functionality of librpc.dll.

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