CVE-2017-1310: IBM Informix Servers vulnerability

CVE-2017-1310: IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 could allow an authenticated user to cause a buffer overflow that would wr...

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 could allow an authenticated user to cause a buffer overflow that would write large assertion fail files to the server. Done enough times, this could use large parts of the file system and cause the server to crash. IBM X-Force ID: 125569.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 17:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 has a flaw where an authenticated user can trigger large assertion failure files. Repeated abuse can consume substantial disk space and crash the server, creating a denial-of-service risk for affected database workloads. Exposure is most likely on IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 systems reachable by authenticated database users or applications. Internet exposure is not stated in the sources. Treat as a targeted service availability risk. Prioritize affected production Informix 12.1 systems, especially those supporting critical applications or accessible by many authenticated users. Mitigation focus: Review IBM advisory swg22004930 for official fixes or interim guidance.; Apply IBM-recommended maintenance for affected Informix Dynamic Server 12.1 systems.; Restrict Informix access to trusted users and application accounts only..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 04:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 29, 2017, 13:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/125569CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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