IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.40.tc5 _init denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.40.tc5. Affected by this vulnerability is the function _init. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-3855. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 9.40.tc5 (Information Management Software). Affected is the function _init. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The ifx_load_internal function in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary C code via the DllMain or _init function in a library, aka "C code UDR."

The bug was discovered 01/10/2005. The weakness was published 07/31/2006 by David Litchfield with Next Generation Security Software (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-3855 since 07/26/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The requirement for exploitation is a authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 567 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22229 (Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 4710.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28129), Tenable (22229), SecurityFocus (BID 19264†), OSVDB (27689†) and Secunia (SA21301†). Similar entries are available at VDB-31824, VDB-31822, VDB-31685 and VDB-31684. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 22229
Nessus Name: Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: David Litchfield
Organization: Next Generation Security Software
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-3855 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3855
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31680
X-Force: 28129
SecurityFocus: 19264 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 21301 - Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 27689 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server C Code UDR Unspecified Privilege Upgrade
Vulnerability Center: 12564 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) Arbitrary Code Execution in ifx_load_internal Function, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-3077

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Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 06/24/2019 14:44
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (81), 06/24/2019 14:44 (1)
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