CVE-2009-3691

IBM Informix Client SDK 3.0 and 3.50 - Remote Code Execution via Crafted .nfx File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-3691. PoCs published by bruiser.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an integer overflow in IBM Informix Client SDK 3.0's SetNet32 utility via a malformed .nfx file, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow and arbitrary code execution. The PoC includes shellcode for adding a user and carefully crafted SEH overwrites to bypass SafeSEH protections.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in setnet32.exe 3.50.0.13752 in IBM Informix Client SDK 3.0 and 3.50 and Informix Connect Runtime 3.x allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .nfx file with a crafted (1) HostSize, and possibly (2) ProtoSize and (3) ServerSize, field that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow involving a crafted HostList field. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by bruiser · phpremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/10070

This exploit leverages an integer overflow in IBM Informix Client SDK 3.0's SetNet32 utility via a malformed .nfx file, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow and arbitrary code execution. The PoC includes shellcode for adding a user and carefully crafted SEH overwrites to bypass SafeSEH protections.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: IBM Informix Client SDK 3.0, IBM Informix Connect Runtime 3.x
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must open the malicious .nfx file · IBM Informix Client SDK 3.0 or vulnerable version installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53644
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022985
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/36949
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2834
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/58530
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36588

Scores

EPSS 0.0704
EPSS Percentile 93.4%

Details

CWE
CWE-189
Status published
Products (3)
ibm/informix_client_sdk 3.0
ibm/informix_client_sdk 3.50
ibm/informix_connect_runtime 3.0
Published Oct 13, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026