CVE-2006-5163
CVE-2006-5163 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Informix Dynamic Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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 3.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Ibm Informix Dynamic Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.UC3RC1 Trial for Linux and possibly other versions creates /tmp/installserver.txt with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5163?
- IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.UC3RC1 Trial for Linux and possibly other versions creates /tmp/installserver.txt with insecure permissions, which allows local users to append data to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5163?
- CVE-2006-5163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5163 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5163?
- CVE-2006-5163 affects Ibm Informix Dynamic Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5163?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-5163 published?
- CVE-2006-5163 was published on 2006-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0013.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22223
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1686
- http://www.osvdb.org/29349
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447501/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20300
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3883
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29297
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29300
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:10.uc_rc1:*:trial_linux:*:*:*:*:*
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