CVE-2004-2131 describes a stack-based buffer overflow in the ontape utility of IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.xC3 and earlier, as well as Informix Extended Parallel Server 8.40. This vulnerability allows local users with DSA privileges to execute arbitrary code by supplying a long ONCONFIG environment variable. With a CVSS score of 7.2, it represents a high-severity local attack that can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog and showing no active exploitation or community discussion, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, indicating a potential for targeted attacks.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
9.40.uc1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.40.uc2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.40_uc1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_extended_parallel_server:8.40_uc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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