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CVE-2006-5163

3.6 · LOW

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.UC3RC1 Trial for Linux and possibly other versions creates /tmp/installserver.txt with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append data to arbitrary file…

Published Oct 5, 2006ibmEPSS 0.47%

Overview

CVE-2006-5163 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on October 5, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.UC3RC1 Trial for Linux and possibly other versions creates /tmp/installserver.txt with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update informix_dynamic_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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0013.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/22223Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1686Refwww.osvdb.org/29349Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447501/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20300Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3883Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29297Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29300Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0013.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5163?

CVE-2006-5163 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on October 5, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-5163?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5163?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update informix_dynamic_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-2006-5163?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5163 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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