IBM Informix Dynamic Server up to 11.10.xc2 privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in IBM Informix Dynamic Server up to 11.10.xc2. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to privileges management. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2008-0949. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server up to 11.10.xc2 (Information Management Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 7.x through 11.x allows remote attackers to gain privileges via a malformed connection request packet.

The weakness was released 03/17/2008 with Zero Day Initiative (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-0949 since 02/25/2008. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41370), SecurityFocus (BID 28198†) and Secunia (SA29272†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-41535. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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02/25/2008 🔍
03/11/2008 +15 days 🔍
03/17/2008 +6 days 🔍
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03/16/2015 +2555 days 🔍
11/16/2017 +976 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2008-0949 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-0949
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-41536
X-Force: 41370 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) unspecified privilege escalation
SecurityFocus: 28198 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 29272
Vupen: ADV-2008-0860

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 17:00
Updated: 11/16/2017 11:13
Changes: 03/16/2015 17:00 (51), 11/16/2017 11:13 (7)
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