CVE-2006-3856
CVE-2006-3856 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.xC3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3856?
- IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.xC3 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3856?
- CVE-2006-3856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3856 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3856?
- CVE-2006-3856 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3856?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-3856 published?
- CVE-2006-3856 was published on 2006-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21301
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21242921
- http://www.databasesecurity.com/informix/DatabaseHackersHandbook-AttackingInformix.pdf
- http://www.osvdb.org/27690
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443210/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19264
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28131
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.tc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.uc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.xc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:10.0.xc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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