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CVE-2006-3861

4.0 · MEDIUM
Published Aug 8, 2006 ibm EPSS 1.47% (72th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2006-3861 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on August 8, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.xC3 does not use database creation permissions, which allows remote authenticated users to create arbitrary databases.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update informix_dynamic_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-3861?

CVE-2006-3861 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm informix_dynamic_server. It was published on August 8, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-3861?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-3861?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update informix_dynamic_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-3861?

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