CVE-2008-0727

What it is

Multiple buffer overflows in oninit.exe in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 7.x through 11.x allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password and (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long DBPATH value.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a login. High risk of data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

5.2% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2008-03-18 00:44 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:50 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 5.2% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 8.5 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2008-03-18 00:44 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:50 UTC

Exploit probability

5.2% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 7.3
• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 7.31.xd8
• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 7.31.xd9
• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.3
• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.4
• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.40.tc5
• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.40.uc1
• IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.40.uc2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 8.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

Single

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

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