CVE-2007-3337: Low severity Ingres Database Server vulnerability

Published Jun 22, 2007
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Updated

wakeup in Ingres database server 2006 9.0.4, r3, 2.6, and 2.5, as used in multiple CA (Computer Associates) products, allows local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the alarmwkp.def file.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Ingres Database Server=2.5
Ingres Database Server=2.6
Ingres Database Server=9.0.4
Ingres Database Server=r3

Event History

Jun 22, 2007
CVE Published
06:30 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3337?

CVE-2007-3337 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3337?

To fix CVE-2007-3337, ensure that you do not use symlinks with the alarmwkp.def file and apply any available patches from Actian.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3337?

CVE-2007-3337 affects Ingres database server versions 2.5, 2.6, 9.0.4, and r3.

4

What types of attacks does CVE-2007-3337 allow?

CVE-2007-3337 allows local users to truncate arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2007-3337?

Local users of the Ingres database server in multiple CA products are impacted by CVE-2007-3337.

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