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CVE-2002-0905

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in sqlexec for Informix SE-7.25 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long INFORMIXDIR environment variable.

Published: Aug 31, 2002
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 30, 2002

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

1.1%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 63.0%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in sqlexec for Informix SE-7.25 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long INFORMIXDIR environment variable.

Sources

IBM Informix SE 7.25 sqlexec - Local Buffer Overflow (1)Exploit
smurf · linux · May 30, 2002
IBM Informix SE 7.25 sqlexec - Local Buffer Overflow (2)Exploit
pHrail · linux · May 30, 2002

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