CVE-2006-3858 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read plaintext passwords from shared memory in IBM Informix Dynamic Server, leading to credential disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-3858?
CVE-2006-3858 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server, published on 8 Aug 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC8 and 10.00 before 10.00.xC4 stores passwords in plaintext in shared memory, which allows local users to obtain passwords by reading the memory (product defects 171893, 171894, 173772).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3858?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Informix Dynamic Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3858?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3858 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-3858 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3858 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gh59-qrg6-2f79.