8.4
HIGH
CVE-2023-28523
IBM Informix Dynamic Server raceduplexin(heap buffer overflow)
Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and 14.10 onsmsync is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 250753.

INFO

Published Date :

Dec. 9, 2023, 3:15 a.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 12, 2023, 9:08 p.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

2.5
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2023-28523 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm informix_dynamic_server
2 Ibm informix_dynamic_server_on_cloud_pak_for_data
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2023-28523.

URL Resource
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/250753 VDB Entry Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7070188 Vendor Advisory

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2023-28523 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Dec. 12, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/250753 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/250753 VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
    Changed Reference Type https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7070188 No Types Assigned https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7070188 Vendor Advisory
    Added CWE NIST CWE-787
    Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:-:*:*:-:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server_on_cloud_pak_for_data:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
  • CVE Received by [email protected]

    Dec. 09, 2023

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Description IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and 14.10 onsmsync is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. IBM X-Force ID: 250753.
    Added Reference IBM Corporation https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7070188 [No types assigned]
    Added Reference IBM Corporation https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/250753 [No types assigned]
    Added CWE IBM Corporation CWE-122
    Added CVSS V3.1 IBM Corporation AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.04 }} -0.02%

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0.05768

percentile

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