# CVE-2012-4857: Buffer overflow in IBM Informix 11.50 through 11.50.xC9W2 and 11.70 before 11.70.xC7 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-12-08 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in IBM Informix 11.50 through 11.50.xC9W2 and 11.70 before 11.70.xC7 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SQL statement.

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## References

- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21618994
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027849
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/79737

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