IBM Informix Dynamic Server up to 9.40 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server up to 9.40. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3861. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server up to 9.40 (Information Management Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.xC3 does not use database creation permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary databases.

The bug was discovered 01/06/2005. The weakness was shared 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 was named CVE-2006-3861 since 07/26/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. A single authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 571 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 to version 9.40.xc7 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 (28148), Tenable (22229), SecurityFocus (BID 19264†), OSVDB (27692†) and Secunia (SA21301†). The entries VDB-31824, VDB-31822, VDB-31685 and VDB-31683 are related to this item. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22229
Nessus Name: Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Informix Dynamic Server 9.40.xc7
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01/06/2005 🔍
07/26/2006 +566 days 🔍
07/31/2006 +5 days 🔍
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06/24/2019 +1565 days 🔍

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-2006-3861 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3861
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-31684
X-Force: 28148
SecurityFocus: 19264 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 21301 - Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 27692 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Unauthorized Database Creation
Vulnerability Center: 12568 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Arbitrary Database Creation due to Insecure Permissions, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-3077

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Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 06/24/2019 15:04
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (67), 06/24/2019 15:04 (15)
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