7.8
HIGH
CVE-2016-0226
IBM Informix Dynamic Server Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Description

The client implementation in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 11.70.xCn on Windows does not properly restrict access to the (1) nsrd, (2) nsrexecd, and (3) portmap executable files, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse file.

INFO

Published Date :

March 28, 2016, 11:59 p.m.

Last Modified :

Dec. 3, 2016, 3:16 a.m.

Remotely Exploitable :

No

Impact Score :

5.9

Exploitability Score :

1.8
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2016-0226 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

ID Vendor Product Action
1 Ibm informix_dynamic_server
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2016-0226.

URL Resource
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21978598 Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035286
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-208/
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-209/
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-210/

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2016-0226 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    May. 14, 2024

    Action Type Old Value New Value
  • CVE Modified by [email protected]

    Dec. 03, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035286 [No Types Assigned]
  • Modified Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 29, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added CPE Configuration Configuration 1 AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:informix_dynamic_server:11.70.xcn:*:*:*:*:*:*:* OR cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
    Added CVSS V2 (AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
    Added CVSS V3 AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
    Changed Reference Type http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21978598 No Types Assigned http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21978598 Advisory, Patch
    Added CWE CWE-284
  • Initial Analysis by [email protected]

    Mar. 29, 2016

    Action Type Old Value New Value
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

While CVE identifies specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2016-0226 is associated with the following CWEs:

Exploit Prediction

EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.

0.30 }} 0.09%

score

0.69866

percentile

CVSS30 - Vulnerability Scoring System
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