CVE-2019-4253

Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local privileged Informix user to load a malicious shared library and gain root access privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 159941.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibmcloud.com

Affected: IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition

References

Link	Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159941	vdb entry vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-4253?: CVE-2019-4253 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-4253?: To fix CVE-2019-4253, 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-2019-4253 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-4253 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-4253?: CVE-2019-4253 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition.

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