CVE-2006-5664

Description

The installation script in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00, Informix Client Software Development Kit (CSDK) 2.90, and Informix I-Connect 2.90 allows local users to "compromise security" via a symlink attack on temporary files.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4280	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/22609	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21247438
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017156	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5664?: CVE-2006-5664 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5664?: To fix CVE-2006-5664, 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-2006-5664 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-5664 is being actively exploited. 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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