How severe is CVE-2004-2490?

CVE-2004-2490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2004-2490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2490?

CVE-2004-2490 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2490?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2004-2490 published?

CVE-2004-2490 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2490

CVE-2004-2490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.xC1 and 9.40.xC2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GL_PATH environment variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2490?: Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.xC1 and 9.40.xC2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long GL_PATH environment variable.
How severe is CVE-2004-2490?: CVE-2004-2490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2004-2490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2490?: CVE-2004-2490 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2004-2490 published?: CVE-2004-2490 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_extended_parallel_server:8.40_uc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_extended_parallel_server:8.40_uc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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