What is the vulnerability ID of this IBM Informix Dynamic Server buffer overflow vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-28523.

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28523?

The severity of CVE-2023-28523 is high with a CVSS score of 8.4.

How does the IBM Informix Dynamic Server buffer overflow vulnerability occur?

The vulnerability occurs due to a heap buffer overflow caused by improper bounds checking.

What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.

How can I fix the IBM Informix Dynamic Server buffer overflow vulnerability?

To fix the vulnerability, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2023-28523

high

8.4

CWE

122 119 787

4/12/2023

14/3/2024

CVE-2023-28523: IBM Informix Dynamic Server buffer overflow

First published: Mon Dec 04 2023(Updated: )

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and 14.10 onsmsync is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 250753.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Informix Dynamic Server	<=12.10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server	<=14.10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server on Cloud Pak for Data	<=All
IBM Informix Dynamic Server	=12.10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server	=14.10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server on Cloud Pak for Data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the vulnerability ID of this IBM Informix Dynamic Server buffer overflow vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2023-28523.
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28523?
The severity of CVE-2023-28523 is high with a CVSS score of 8.4.
How does the IBM Informix Dynamic Server buffer overflow vulnerability occur?
The vulnerability occurs due to a heap buffer overflow caused by improper bounds checking.
What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
How can I fix the IBM Informix Dynamic Server buffer overflow vulnerability?
To fix the vulnerability, apply the necessary patches or updates provided by IBM.

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