CVE-2024-49342
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Authentication Bypass
Description
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and 14.10 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials.
INFO
Published Date :
July 28, 2025, 4:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 6, 2025, 5:13 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Implement robust account lockout settings.
- Configure a strong lockout threshold.
- Set an appropriate lockout duration.
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-2024-49342.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240777 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2024-49342 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2024-49342
weaknesses.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 06, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10:-:*:*:-:*:*:* Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240777 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jul. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10 and 14.10 uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-307 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240777