CVE-2008-3357: High severity actian ingres vulnerability

Published Aug 5, 2008
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in ingvalidpw in Ingres 2.6, Ingres 2006 release 1 (aka 9.0.4), and Ingres 2006 release 2 (aka 9.1.0) on Linux and HP-UX allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted shared library, related to a "pointer overwrite vulnerability."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Actian Ingres=2.6
Actian Ingres=9.0.4
Actian Ingres=9.1.0
HP HP-UX
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Aug 5, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:20 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:41 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3357?

CVE-2008-3357 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3357?

To fix CVE-2008-3357, you should update Ingres to a patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-3357?

CVE-2008-3357 affects Ingres versions 2.6, 9.0.4, and 9.1.0 on Linux and HP-UX systems.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3357?

CVE-2008-3357 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that can be exploited via a crafted shared library.

5

Can CVE-2008-3357 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2008-3357 requires local access to the system to be exploited.

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