CVE-2002-0905

CVE-2002-0905 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in sqlexec for Informix SE-7.25 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long INFORMIXDIR environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0905?
Buffer overflow in sqlexec for Informix SE-7.25 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long INFORMIXDIR environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2002-0905?
CVE-2002-0905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-0905 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0905?
CVE-2002-0905 primarily affects Ibm Informix. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0905?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-0905 published?
CVE-2002-0905 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)