IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.uc3rc1 symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.uc3rc1 and classified as problematic. This impacts an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to symlink. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-5163. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.uc3rc1 (Information Management Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-61. The product, when opening a file or directory, does not sufficiently account for when the file is a symbolic link that resolves to a target outside of the intended control sphere. This could allow an attacker to cause the product to operate on unauthorized files. Impacted is integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The bug was discovered 10/01/2006. The weakness was shared 10/01/2006 by Larry Cashdollar (Website). The advisory is shared for download at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-5163 since 10/03/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29300), SecurityFocus (BID 20300†), OSVDB (29349†), Secunia (SA22223†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20609†). The entries VDB-33081 and VDB-33080 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Larry Cashdollar
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-5163 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5163
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32624
X-Force: 29300
SecurityFocus: 20300 - Multiple IBM Products Installer Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 22223
OSVDB: 29349 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Installation Script Permission Weakness Local Privilege Escalation
Vulnerability Center: 20609 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.UC3RC1 Trial for Linux Local Symlink Attack Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-3883

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 15:26
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (68), 08/25/2019 20:28 (1), 04/23/2026 15:26 (17)
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