How severe is CVE-2008-0727?

CVE-2008-0727 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-0727 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0727?

CVE-2008-0727 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0727?

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-2008-0727 published?

CVE-2008-0727 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0727

CVE-2008-0727 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Published: 2008-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in oninit.exe in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 7.x through 11.x allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password and (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long DBPATH value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0727?: Multiple buffer overflows in oninit.exe in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 7.x through 11.x allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long password and (2) remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long DBPATH value.
How severe is CVE-2008-0727?: CVE-2008-0727 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-0727 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0727?: CVE-2008-0727 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0727?: 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-2008-0727 published?: CVE-2008-0727 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:7.31.xd8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:7.31.xd9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.tc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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_dynamic_server:9.40.uc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.xd8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40_xc7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:10.0.xc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:10.0.xc4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:10.00.xc7w1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:11.10.xc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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