CVE-2006-3862 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on IBM Informix Dynamic Server by exploiting a buffer overflow via the SQLIDEBUG environment variable.
- 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-2006-3862?
CVE-2006-3862 is a high-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) 9.40.TC5 through 9.40.xC7 and 10.00.TC1 through 10.00.xC3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SQLIDEBUG environment variable (envariable).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3862?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Informix Dynamic Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3862?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3862 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-2006-3862 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3862 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-667p-cr9x-vg3j.