# CVE-2007-5956: Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 10.00.xC7W1 allows local users to gain privileges by referenci

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-11-14 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) before 10.00.xC7W1 allows local users to gain privileges by referencing modified NLS message files through directory traversal sequences in the DBLANG environment variable.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/27542
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=624
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26363
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC54252
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3757
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/38297
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27011082

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