Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM Informix Open Admin Tool
CVE-2017-1092

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Informix Servers
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 May 2017

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 81%

What is CVE-2017-1092?

The IBM Informix Open Admin Tool versions 11.5, 11.7, and 12.1 are susceptible to a vulnerability that enables unauthorized users to execute arbitrary code on Windows servers. This potential risk allows attackers to gain elevated privileges, which could lead to significant security breaches. Users of these versions are advised to implement immediate security measures to protect their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Informix Servers 11.5, 11.7, 12.1

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

Metasploit exploit module for CVE-2017-1092
Created by Rapid7

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22002897
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42541/
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42091/
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EPSS Score

81% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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