What is the severity of CVE-2005-3642?

CVE-2005-3642 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3642?

To fix CVE-2005-3642, disable Simple File Sharing on Windows XP and configure proper security settings for the IBM Informix Dynamic Database server.

What versions of IBM Informix Dynamic Database server are affected by CVE-2005-3642?

CVE-2005-3642 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Database server versions 9.3, 9.40.uc1, 9.40.uc2, and 9.40.uc3.

Can CVE-2005-3642 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-3642 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass authentication.

What impact does CVE-2005-3642 have on system security?

CVE-2005-3642 allows remote attackers to log on to the guest account, compromising the security of the system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2005-3642

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

16/11/2005

17/9/2024

CVE-2005-3642

First published: Wed Nov 16 2005(Updated: )

IBM Informix Dynamic Database server running on Windows XP with Simple File Sharing enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and log on to the guest account by supplying an invalid username.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server	=9.40.uc2
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server	=9.40.uc1
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server	=9.40.uc3
IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server	=9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3642?
CVE-2005-3642 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3642?
To fix CVE-2005-3642, disable Simple File Sharing on Windows XP and configure proper security settings for the IBM Informix Dynamic Database server.
What versions of IBM Informix Dynamic Database server are affected by CVE-2005-3642?
CVE-2005-3642 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Database server versions 9.3, 9.40.uc1, 9.40.uc2, and 9.40.uc3.
Can CVE-2005-3642 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-3642 can be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass authentication.
What impact does CVE-2005-3642 have on system security?
CVE-2005-3642 allows remote attackers to log on to the guest account, compromising the security of the system.

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