VDB-81539 · CVE-2016-0226 · BID 85198

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xCn on Windows nsrd/nsrexecd/portmap access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xCn on Windows and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file nsrd/nsrexecd/portmap. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-0226. An attack has to be approached locally. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xCn on Windows (Information Management Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects an unknown part of the file nsrd/nsrexecd/portmap. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The client implementation in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xCn on Windows does not properly restrict access to the (1) nsrd, (2) nsrexecd, and (3) portmap executable files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

The weakness was shared 03/28/2016 by Steven Seeley with Zero Day Initiative (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at www-01.ibm.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-0226 since 12/08/2015. Attacking locally is a requirement. A simple authentication is necessary for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/11/2022). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 85198†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-57796†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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OpenVAS ID: 802292
OpenVAS Name: IBM Informix Dynamic Server Privelege Escalation Vulnerability (Windows)
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12/08/2015 🔍
03/22/2016 +105 days 🔍
03/28/2016 +5 days 🔍
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03/29/2016 +1 days 🔍
03/30/2016 +1 days 🔍
07/11/2022 +2294 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-01.ibm.com
Researcher: Steven Seeley
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2016-0226 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-0226
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81539
SecurityFocus: 85198 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server CVE-2016-0226 Multiple Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1035286
Vulnerability Center: 57796 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xCn on Windows Local Code Execution Vulnerability, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/29/2016 12:45
Updated: 07/11/2022 15:29
Changes: 03/29/2016 12:45 (60), 02/03/2019 10:17 (14), 07/11/2022 15:29 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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