CVE-2025-1991
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Denial of Service Buffer Overflow
Description
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10,14.10, and15.0 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an integer underflow when processing packets.
INFO
Published Date :
June 28, 2025, 1:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 14, 2025, 1:08 a.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
- Update IBM Informix Dynamic Server to a fixed version.
- Apply vendor-provided patches for the affected versions.
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-2025-1991.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7238455 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-1991 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-1991
weaknesses.
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CVE-2025-1991 vulnerability over time.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value 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:15.0:-:*:*:-:*:*:* Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7238455 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10,14.10, and15.0 could allow a remote attacker to cause a denial of service due to an integer underflow when processing packets. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE CWE-191 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7238455