CVE-2004-2131

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in ontape for IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.xC3 and earlier allows local users, with DSA privileges, to execute arbitrary code via a long ONCONFIG environment variable.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.23%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory securityfocus.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.osvdb.org/3759	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9512	exploit vdb entry patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/14970	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/10737/	third party advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=107539878804074&w=2	mailing list
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21153336	exploit patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2131?: CVE-2004-2131 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-2131?: To fix CVE-2004-2131, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-2131 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-2131 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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