SB2023120806 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Informix Dynamic Server



SB2023120806 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Informix Dynamic Server

Published: December 8, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023120806
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28527)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in IBM Informix cdr. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


2) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28526)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in IBM Informix archecker. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


3) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28523)

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in IBM Informix onsmsync. A local user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.