# CVE-2008-0369: Multiple unspecified programs in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.xC8 allow local users to create arbitrary files by spec

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-01-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple unspecified programs in IBM Informix Dynamic Server (IDS) 10.x before 10.00.xC8 allow local users to create arbitrary files by specifying the target file in the SQLIDEBUG environment variable, whose ownership is changed to the user invoking the programs.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27328
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28534
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0169
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39751
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019237
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27011556
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40009
- http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg1IC54309

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