CVE-2006-3857: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 08 2006(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.TC6 and 10.00 before 10.00.TC3 allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via (1) the getname function, as used by (a) _sq_remview, (b) _sq_remproc, (c) _sq_remperms, (d) _sq_distfetch, and (e) _sq_dcatalog; and the (2) SET DEBUG FILE, (3) IFX_FILE_TO_FILE, (4) FILETOCLOB, (5) LOTOFILE, and (6) DBINFO functions (product defect IDs 171649, 171367, 171387, 171391, 171906, 172179).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.tc4 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.uc2 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =10.00.tc2 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.uc1 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.tc1 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.uc3 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =10.00.tc1 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.tc3 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.3 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.tc2 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.tc5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21242921
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19264
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21301
- http://www.databasesecurity.com/informix/DatabaseHackersHandbook-AttackingInformix.pdf
- http://www.osvdb.org/27681
- http://www.osvdb.org/27682
- http://www.osvdb.org/27683
- http://www.osvdb.org/27688
- http://www.osvdb.org/27693
- http://www.osvdb.org/27687
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28157
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28127
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28126
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28120
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28119
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28118
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443210/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3857?
CVE-2006-3857 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3857?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3857, upgrade to IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 9.40.TC6 or 10.00.TC3 or later.
What causes CVE-2006-3857?
CVE-2006-3857 is caused by multiple buffer overflows in IBM Informix Dynamic Server functions that can be exploited by remote authenticated users.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-3857?
CVE-2006-3857 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions prior to 9.40.TC6 and 10.00.TC3.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-3857?
CVE-2006-3857 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who have access to the affected IBM Informix Dynamic Server.
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