CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-2131

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves privilege escalation by a local user with DSA privileges, potentially leading to full control over the database system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade IBM Informix Dynamic Server to a version later than 9.40.xC3 and restrict access to the ontape tool to trusted users only.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS