CVE-2004-2319: Low severity ibm informix dynamic server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC3 allows local users to (1) create or overwrite files via the /001 log file to onedcu or (2) read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a file in /tmp to onshowaudit.

Affected Software

4 affected components
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=9.40.uc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Server=9.40.uc2
IBM Informix Extended Parallel Server=8.40_uc1
IBM Informix Extended Parallel Server=8.40_uc2

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Aug 16, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2319?

CVE-2004-2319 is considered a serious vulnerability due to its potential for local file manipulation and unauthorized file reading.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2319?

To mitigate CVE-2004-2319, upgrade IBM Informix Dynamic Server to version 9.40.xC3 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2004-2319?

CVE-2004-2319 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions before 9.40.xC3 and Extended Parallel Server versions 8.40_uc1 and 8.40_uc2.

4

How does CVE-2004-2319 exploit the system?

CVE-2004-2319 allows local users to create or overwrite files and read arbitrary files through symlink attacks by exploiting log file permissions.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2004-2319?

Local users of affected versions of IBM Informix database software are at risk from CVE-2004-2319.

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