CVE-2002-0905

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 69.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

October 4, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0270.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9219.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4891
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-05/0270.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9219.php
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4891

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21496✓ verified
First seen May 30, 2002
IBM Informix SE 7.25 sqlexec - Local Buffer Overflow (1)
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Exploit-DBEDB-21497✓ verified
First seen May 30, 2002
IBM Informix SE 7.25 sqlexec - Local Buffer Overflow (2)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0905?

CVE-2002-0905 is a none vulnerability published on October 4, 2002. Buffer overflow in sqlexec for Informix SE-7.25 allows local users to gain root privileges via a long INFORMIXDIR environment variable.

When was CVE-2002-0905 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0905 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on October 4, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0905 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0905 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 69.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0905?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0905, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2002-0905

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