CVE-2009-3470: Medium severity ibm informix dynamic database server vulnerability

Published Sep 29, 2009
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Updated

IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.00 before 10.00.xC11, 11.10 before 11.10.xC4, and 11.50 before 11.50.xC5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption, assertion failure, and daemon crash) by sending a long password over a JDBC connection.

Affected Software

19 affected components
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.50.xc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.50
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc3
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc9
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc6
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc4
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.50.xc3
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.0
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.50.xc4
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc2
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc8
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=10.00.xc5
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc2
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.10.xc3
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=11.50.xc2

Event History

Sep 29, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3470?

CVE-2009-3470 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to denial of service through memory corruption and daemon crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-3470?

To fix CVE-2009-3470, upgrade to IBM Informix Dynamic Server version 10.00.xC11, 11.10.xC4, or 11.50.xC5 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2009-3470?

CVE-2009-3470 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 10.00 before 10.00.xC11, 11.10 before 11.10.xC4, and 11.50 before 11.50.xC5.

4

Is CVE-2009-3470 related to JDBC connections?

Yes, CVE-2009-3470 allows attackers to exploit a vulnerability over a JDBC connection by sending a long password.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-3470?

The potential impacts of CVE-2009-3470 include application crashes and denial of service, affecting the availability of the database.

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