CVE-2010-4053

9.0 HIGH 5% exploit odds Fix listed Memory safety Server

What it is

Stack-based buffer overflow in an unspecified logging function in oninit.exe in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 11.10 before 11.10.xC2W2 and 11.50 before 11.50.xC1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted EXPLAIN directive, aka idsdb00154125 and idsdb00154243.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network with a login. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 4.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2010-10-23 20:39 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 4.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 9.0 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2010-10-23 20:39 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:24 UTC
Exploit probability: 4.6% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-119 · Buffer errors
Record status: Modified

Affected

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.50

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 9.0

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record