CVE-2016-0226 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain privileges by replacing executable files due to improper access restrictions in the IBM Informix client implementation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-0226?
CVE-2016-0226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server, published on 28 Mar 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The client implementation in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xCn on Windows does not properly restrict access to the (1) nsrd, (2) nsrexecd, and (3) portmap executable files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0226?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Informix Dynamic Server.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0226?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-0226 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-0226 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-0226 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c268-c5mw-v8g9.