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CVE-2026-13361: CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server

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High
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-13361cvecve-2026-13361cwe-121
Published: 08/12/2026 (08/12/2026, 19:43:42 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: Informix Dynamic Server

Description

IBM Informix oninit sq_sgkprepare RCE via unchecked SQL Interface length field.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

IBM

Informix Dynamic Server

Affected versions
=14.10=>=12.10.0 <12.11.0=15.0
ibm/informix_dynamic_server
pkg:maven/ibm/informix_dynamic_server
Affected versions
=14.10=15.0>=12.10.0 <12.11.0
CPE configurations (5)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:14.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:14.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:12.10.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:15.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 22:11:15 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability (CVE-2026-13361) is a stack-based buffer overflow (CWE-121) in the IBM Informix Dynamic Server's oninit sq_sgkprepare component. It occurs due to unchecked length fields in the SQL interface, potentially allowing an attacker with network access and limited privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Affected versions explicitly include =14.10, >=12.10.0 <12.11.0, and =15.0. There is no vendor advisory or patch available at this time, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely with limited privileges, leading to full compromise of the affected Informix Dynamic Server instance. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict network access to the Informix Dynamic Server and monitor for suspicious activity related to the SQL interface.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-06-25T18:43:01.237Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a7cd122bf8831d53911cfad

Added to database: 08/12/2026, 20:01:38 UTC

Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 22:11:15 UTC

Last updated: 09/27/2026, 01:47:40 UTC

Views: 54

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