First published: Tue Aug 08 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.TC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.TC3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =9.40.uc3 | |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =9.40.uc2 | |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =9.40.xc7 | |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =9.40.tc5 | |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =9.40.uc1 | |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =10.0.xc3 | |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =10.0 | |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =9.4 | |
IBM Informix Dynamic Server | =9.40.uc5 |
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CVE-2006-3853 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2006-3853, upgrade IBM Informix Dynamic Server to version 9.40.TC7 or 10.00.TC3 or later.
CVE-2006-3853 affects users of IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions prior to 9.40.TC7 and 10.00.TC3, specifically on Windows.
CVE-2006-3853 is caused by a buffer overflow vulnerability related to handling long usernames.
Yes, CVE-2006-3853 can be exploited by remote attackers without authentication.