Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.TC7, 9.40.TC8, 10.00.TC4, and 10.00.TC5, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username, which causes an overflow in vsprintf when displaying in the resulting error message. NOTE: this issue is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2006-3853.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Informix Dynamic Database Server | 9.40.tc7 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1409
- http://www.databasesecurity.com/informix/DatabaseHackersHandbook-AttackingInformExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443150/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28381
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1409
- http://www.databasesecurity.com/informix/DatabaseHackersHandbook-AttackingInformExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443150/100/0/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28381
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3854?
CVE-2006-3854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.TC7, 9.40.TC8, 10.00.TC4, and 10.00.TC5, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username, which...
How severe is CVE-2006-3854?
CVE-2006-3854 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3854?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Informix Dynamic Database Server.