8.4
CWE
122 119 787
Advisory Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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