CVE-2006-3861
First published: Tue Aug 08 2006(Updated: )
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.xC3 does not use database creation permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary databases.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.uc3 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.uc2 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.tc5 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.xc5 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.uc1 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =10.0.xc1 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =10.0 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.4 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =7.31 | |
| IBM Informix Dynamic Database Server | =9.40.uc5 |
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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/27692
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28148
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443192/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3861?
CVE-2006-3861 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized database creation by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3861?
To fix CVE-2006-3861, upgrade IBM Informix Dynamic Server to version 9.40.xC7 or 10.00.xC3 or later.
What versions of IBM Informix Dynamic Server are affected by CVE-2006-3861?
CVE-2006-3861 affects versions of IBM Informix Dynamic Server prior to 9.40.xC7 and 10.00.xC3.
Can remote users exploit CVE-2006-3861?
Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2006-3861 to create arbitrary databases.
What is the impact of CVE-2006-3861 on data security?
The impact of CVE-2006-3861 on data security includes unauthorized database creation, which may lead to data loss or corruption.
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