CVE-2009-2754Legato Networker Vulnerability
Integer signedness error in the authentication functionality in librpc.dll in the Informix Storage Manager (ISM) Portmapper service (aka portmap.exe), as used in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.TC9 and 11.x before 11.10.TC3 and EMC Legato NetWorker, allows…
Published Mar 5, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-2754 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Legato Networker (Emc), Informix Dynamic Server (Ibm).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
40%
Higher than 98.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
40/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisory38731
- patchADV-2010-0508
- patchADV-2010-0509
Description
Integer signedness error in the authentication functionality in librpc.dll in the Informix Storage Manager (ISM) Portmapper service (aka portmap.exe), as used in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.TC9 and 11.x before 11.10.TC3 and EMC Legato NetWorker, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted parameter size that triggers a stack-based buffer overflow.
Affected Products
29 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Legato NetworkerEmc | See advisory | n/a |
| Informix Dynamic ServerIbm | 10.0, 10.0.tc1, 10.0.xc1, 10.0.xc10, 10.0.xc10e, 10.0.xc2e, 10.0.xc3, 10.0.xc3e | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 5, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-189
References
- advisory38731
- patchADV-2010-0508
- patchADV-2010-0509
- exploitExploitDB-12109
- otherknowledgebase.emc.com · login.do
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer signedness error in the authentication functionality in librpc.dll in the Informix Storage Manager (ISM) Portmapper service (aka portmap.exe), as used in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.TC9 and 11.x before 11.10.TC3 and EMC Legato NetWorker, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…
Affected: Legato Networker (Emc); Informix Dynamic Server (Ibm) versions 10.0, 10.0.tc1, 10.0.xc1, 10.0.xc10, 10.0.xc10e, 10.0.xc2e, 10.0.xc3, 10.0.xc3e. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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