CVE-2009-3470

Name: CVE-2009-3470
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-29T21:30:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3470 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.00 before 10.00.xC11, 11.10 before 11.10.xC4, and 11.50 before 11.50.xC5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption, assertion failure, and daemon crash) by sending a long password over a JDBC connection.. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.00 before 10.00.xC11, 11.10 before 11.10.xC4, and 11.50 before 11.50.xC5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption, assertion failure, and daemon crash) by sending a long password over a JDBC connection.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.0
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc1
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc2
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc3
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc4
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc5
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc6
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc8
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc9
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	10.00.xc10
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.10
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.10.xc1
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.10.xc2
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.10.xc3
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.50
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.50.xc1
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.50.xc2
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.50.xc3
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	11.50.xc4

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36853Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC61195Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36538
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022955
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2786Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36853Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC61195Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36538
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022955
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2786Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3470?

How severe is CVE-2009-3470?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3470 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3470?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST