IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00 Installation symlink

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Installation. Performing a manipulation results in symlink. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-5664. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00 (Information Management Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing of the component Installation. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a symlink vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The installation script in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00, Informix Client Software Development Kit (CSDK) 2.90, and Informix I-Connect 2.90 allows local users to "compromise security" via a symlink attack on temporary files.

The weakness was released 11/02/2006 by Larry Cashdollar (Website). The advisory is shared at vupen.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5664 since 11/02/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

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 (29297), SecurityFocus (BID 20300†), OSVDB (30154†), Secunia (SA22609†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017156†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-32624 and VDB-33080. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.6

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Class: Symlink
CWE: CWE-61 / CWE-59
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Timelineinfo

10/02/2006 🔍
10/31/2006 +29 days 🔍
11/02/2006 +2 days 🔍
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11/03/2006 +1 days 🔍
01/22/2009 +811 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +2240 days 🔍
04/26/2026 +4063 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Larry Cashdollar
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5664 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5664
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33081
X-Force: 29297
SecurityFocus: 20300 - Multiple IBM Products Installer Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Secunia: 22609
OSVDB: 30154 - CVE-2006-5664 - IBM - Informix - Insecure Temporary-file Creation Issue
SecurityTracker: 1017156
Vulnerability Center: 20607 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server, Informix Client SDK and Informix Connect Local Symlink Attack, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2006-4280

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/26/2026 03:04
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (68), 08/25/2019 20:19 (3), 04/26/2026 03:04 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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