IBM Informix Dynamic Server ifx_file_to_file memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server and classified as critical. Affected is the function ifx_file_to_file. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-3853. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability has been found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (Information Management Software) (the affected version is unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ifx_file_to_file. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.TC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.TC3, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username.

The bug was discovered 01/06/2005. The weakness was shared 07/31/2006 by David Litchfield with Next Generation Security Software (Website). The advisory is shared for download at www-1.ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-3853 since 07/26/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 571 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22229 (Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (28157), Tenable (22229), SecurityFocus (BID 19264†), OSVDB (27693†) and Secunia (SA21301†). The entries VDB-31824, VDB-31822, VDB-31685 and VDB-31684 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: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 22229
Nessus Name: Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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07/31/2006 +5 days 🔍
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08/08/2006 +6 days 🔍
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11/29/2018 +935 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: www-1.ibm.com
Researcher: David Litchfield
Organization: Next Generation Security Software
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-3853 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-3853
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-84424
X-Force: 28157
SecurityFocus: 19264 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 21301
OSVDB: 27693 - IBM Informix Dynamic Server ifx_file_to_file() Function Overflow
Vupen: ADV-2006-3077

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/08/2016 19:55
Updated: 11/29/2018 10:13
Changes: 05/08/2016 19:55 (64), 11/29/2018 10:13 (7)
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