critical
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CVE-2012-3334: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 25 2012(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 11.50 before 11.50.xC9W2 and 11.70 before 11.70.xC5 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments in a SET COLLATION statement.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc2
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc3
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc3w1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc4
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc4w1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc5
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc5w2
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc5w3
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc5w4
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc6
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc6w1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc6w2
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc6w3
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc6w4
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc7
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc7w1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc7w2
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc7w3
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc7w4
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc8
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc8w1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc8w2
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc8w3
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc8w4
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc9
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.50.xc9w1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.70.xc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.70.xc2
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.70.xc3
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server=11.70.xc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-3334?

    CVE-2012-3334 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution by authenticated users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-3334?

    To fix CVE-2012-3334, it is recommended to upgrade IBM Informix Dynamic Server to version 11.50.xC9W2 or higher or 11.70.xC5 or higher.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2012-3334?

    Remote authenticated users of IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 11.50 before 11.50.xC9W2 and 11.70 before 11.70.xC5 are affected by CVE-2012-3334.

  • What causes CVE-2012-3334?

    CVE-2012-3334 is caused by a stack-based buffer overflow that occurs when crafted arguments are processed in a SET COLLATION statement.

  • Can CVE-2012-3334 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-3334 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

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