IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) install script insecure permissions
| informix-install-script-weak-permissions (29300) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS), IBM Informix Client Software Development Kit (CSDK), and IBM Informix Connect installation scripts have weak default file permissions. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious code into the installer script, which would be executed during installation.
Platforms Affected:
- IBM, Informix Client SDK 2.90
- IBM, Informix Dynamic Server 10.0
- IBM, Informix i-Connect 2.90
Remedy:
Refer to IBM Support Document 1247438 for patch, upgrade or workaround information. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Privileges
References:
- Full-Disclosure Mailing List, Sun Oct 01 2006 - 19:24:59 CDT , IBM Informix Dynamic Server V10.0 File Clobbering during Install at http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-10/0013.html.
- IBM Support & downloads, Possible security vulnerabilities with Informix Dynamic Server, CSDK, and I-Connect product installers at http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21247438.
- Informix Web page, IBM Software - Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) - Product Overview at http://www-306.ibm.com/software/data/informix/ids/.
- BID-20300: Multiple IBM Products Installer Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-5663: IBM Informix Dynamic Server 10.00, Informix Client Software Development Kit (CSDK) 2.90, and Informix I-Connect 2.90 use insecure permissions for installation scripts, which allows local users to gain privileges by modifying the scripts.
- SA22609: IBM Informix Products Insecure Permissions and Temporary File Creation
- SECTRACK ID: 1017156: Informix Dynamic Server Uses Unsafe Installation Scripts and Directory Permissions That May Let Local Users Gain Elevated Privileges
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-4280: IBM Informix Insecure Permissions and Temporary File Creation Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Oct 01, 2006
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