CVE-2006-3860
CVE-2006-3860 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.xC3 allows allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) "SET DEBUG FILE" SQL command, and the (2) start_onpload and (3) dbexp functions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3860?
- IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 9.40.xC7 and 10.00 before 10.00.xC3 allows allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via the (1) "SET DEBUG FILE" SQL command, and the (2) start_onpload and (3) dbexp functions.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3860?
- CVE-2006-3860 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3860 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3860?
- CVE-2006-3860 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Database Server. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3860?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-3860 published?
- CVE-2006-3860 was published on 2006-08-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21301
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1407
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21242921
- http://www.databasesecurity.com/informix/DatabaseHackersHandbook-AttackingInformix.pdf
- http://www.osvdb.org/27686
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443185/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19264
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28121
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28124
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:7.31_.xd8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:9.40.tc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:9.40.uc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:9.40.uc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:9.40.uc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:9.40.uc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:9.40.xc7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_database_server:10.0_xc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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