IBM Informix Dynamic Server prior 10.0 File Local Privilege Escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in IBM Informix Dynamic Server. Impacted is an unknown function. This manipulation of the argument File causes Local Privilege Escalation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2008-0368. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (Information Management Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a local privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

onedcu in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.xC8 allows local users to create arbitrary files via the Trace file argument.

The weakness was shared 01/18/2008 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at labs.idefense.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2008-0368 since 01/18/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 10.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (39751), SecurityFocus (BID 27328†), Secunia (SA28534†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1019237†). The entry VDB-40640 is related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 8.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Local Privilege Escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Informix Dynamic Server 10.0

Timelineinfo

01/16/2008 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2614 days 🔍
11/07/2017 +967 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: labs.idefense.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-0368 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0368
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-40639
X-Force: 39751 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server ONEDCU unspecified
SecurityFocus: 27328 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server 'SQLIDEBUG' and 'onedcu' Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 28534 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server File Creation Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1019237 - Informix onedcu and sqlidebug File Creation Flaws Have Unspecified Impact
Vupen: ADV-2008-0169

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 13:43
Updated: 11/07/2017 05:21
Changes: 03/16/2015 13:43 (61), 11/07/2017 05:21 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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