Local Privilege Escalation in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition
CVE-2018-1632

8.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
IBM
Status
Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2019

Summary

IBM Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1 contains a vulnerability that could allow a local user with database administrator access to exploit a symbolic link misconfiguration in the .infxdirs directory. This could enable the user to gain unauthorized root privileges, potentially leading to further system compromise. The issue highlights the importance of securing file permissions and properly configuring symbolic links to mitigate risk.

Affected Version(s)

Informix Dynamic Server Enterprise Edition 12.1

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10964987
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/144432
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190903-0002/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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