CVE-2019-4253

Name: CVE-2019-4253
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-20T19:15:11.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-4253 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local privileged Informix user to load a malicious shared library and gain root access privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 159941.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local privileged Informix user to load a malicious shared library and gain root access privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 159941.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	12.10	Fc1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159941VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/Third Party Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/159941VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-4253?

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 could allow a local privileged Informix user to load a malicious shared library and gain root access privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 159941.

How severe is CVE-2019-4253?

CVE-2019-4253 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-4253?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-4253?

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Source: NVD / NIST