CVE-2006-3853 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Windows-based IBM Informix Dynamic Server instances by sending a long username, requiring immediate patching.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3853?
CVE-2006-3853 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server, published on 8 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3853?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Informix Dynamic Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3853 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-3853 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3853 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5xcv-6xwr-v657.