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CVE-2006-3857

6.5 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Aug 8, 2006ibmEPSS 3.89%

Overview

CVE-2006-3857 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_database_server. It was published on August 8, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update informix_dynamic_database_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/21301Refwww-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21242921Refwww.databasesecurity.com/informix/DatabaseHackersHandbook-AttackingInformix.pdfRefwww.osvdb.org/27681Refwww.osvdb.org/27682Refwww.osvdb.org/27683Refwww.osvdb.org/27687Refwww.osvdb.org/27688Refwww.osvdb.org/27693Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3857?

CVE-2006-3857 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_database_server. It was published on August 8, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-3857?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3857?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update informix_dynamic_database_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3857?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3857 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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