CVE-2006-3862
CVE-2006-3862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic 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: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.TC5 through 9.40.xC7 and 10.00.TC1 through 10.00.xC3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SQLIDEBUG environment variable (envariable).
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3862?
- Buffer overflow in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 9.40.TC5 through 9.40.xC7 and 10.00.TC1 through 10.00.xC3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via the SQLIDEBUG environment variable (envariable).
- How severe is CVE-2006-3862?
- CVE-2006-3862 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3862 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3862?
- CVE-2006-3862 primarily affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3862?
- 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-2006-3862 published?
- CVE-2006-3862 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/27694
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443133/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443165/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19264
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28158
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:9.40.tc5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- 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.tc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:10.0.xc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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