What is the severity of CVE-2006-5664?

CVE-2006-5664 has a moderate severity level due to potential local user exploitation via a symlink attack.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5664?

To fix CVE-2006-5664, ensure that the installation script does not allow symlink attacks on temporary files.

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-5664?

CVE-2006-5664 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00, Informix Client SDK 2.90, and Informix I-Connect 2.90.

Is CVE-2006-5664 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2006-5664 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access.

What types of attacks does CVE-2006-5664 allow?

CVE-2006-5664 allows local users to compromise security through symlink attacks on temporary files.

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CVE-2006-5664

medium

4.6

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

3/11/2006

8/3/2011

CVE-2006-5664

First published: Fri Nov 03 2006(Updated: )

The installation script in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00, Informix Client Software Development Kit (CSDK) 2.90, and Informix I-Connect 2.90 allows local users to "compromise security" via a symlink attack on temporary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ibm Informix I-connect	=2.90
IBM Informix Dynamic Server	=10.00
IBM Informix Client SDK	=2.90

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5664?
CVE-2006-5664 has a moderate severity level due to potential local user exploitation via a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5664?
To fix CVE-2006-5664, ensure that the installation script does not allow symlink attacks on temporary files.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-5664?
CVE-2006-5664 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00, Informix Client SDK 2.90, and Informix I-Connect 2.90.
Is CVE-2006-5664 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2006-5664 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access.
What types of attacks does CVE-2006-5664 allow?
CVE-2006-5664 allows local users to compromise security through symlink attacks on temporary files.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5664?
CVE-2006-5664 has a moderate severity level due to potential local user exploitation via a symlink attack.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5664?
To fix CVE-2006-5664, ensure that the installation script does not allow symlink attacks on temporary files.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-5664?
CVE-2006-5664 affects IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00, Informix Client SDK 2.90, and Informix I-Connect 2.90.
Is CVE-2006-5664 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2006-5664 is not remotely exploitable as it requires local user access.
What types of attacks does CVE-2006-5664 allow?
CVE-2006-5664 allows local users to compromise security through symlink attacks on temporary files.