CVE-2006-5163

Public Exploit

Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.UC3RC1 Trial for Linux and possibly other versions creates /tmp/installserver.txt with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

3.6

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0013.html	mailing list exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29300	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20300	vdb entry exploit
http://www.osvdb.org/29349	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29297	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447501/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1686	third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3883	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/22223	third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5163?: CVE-2006-5163 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5163?: To fix CVE-2006-5163, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-5163 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5163 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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