Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server
CVE-2006-3854

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Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Informix Dynamic Database Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 August 2006

What is CVE-2006-3854?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in IBM Informix Dynamic Server when handling excessively long usernames. Specifically, this issue arises when the server processes error messages during its operation, leading to a vulnerability in the vsprintf function. Attackers can exploit this flaw remotely, potentially enabling the execution of arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability is particularly relevant for versions 9.40.TC7, 9.40.TC8, 10.00.TC4, and 10.00.TC5 running on Windows environments. This incident stems from an incomplete fix for a prior vulnerability.

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443150/100/0/threaded
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28381
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded
mailing-listx_refsource_BUGTRAQ

EPSS Score

7% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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