CVE-2009-2753

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the authentication functionality in librpc.dll in the Informix Storage Manager (ISM) Portmapper service (aka portmap.exe), as used in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.TC9 and 11.x before 11.10.TC3, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted parameter size.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 28.70% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory vupen.com
Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2753?
CVE-2009-2753 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2753?
To fix CVE-2009-2753, 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-2009-2753 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-2753 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~29% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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