CVE-2008-0368 Path traversal in n/a

High 7.2 Published 18 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local users can create arbitrary files via the Trace file argument in IBM Informix Dynamic Server, potentially leading to unauthorized data modification.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0368?

CVE-2008-0368 is a high-severity path traversal vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server, published on 18 Jan 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

onedcu in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.xC8 allows local users to create arbitrary files via the Trace file argument.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0368?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Informix Dynamic Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0368?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0368 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2008-0368 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0368 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Informix Dynamic Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-36p2-p85p-3g3q.