CVE-2007-5956

Name: CVE-2007-5956
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-11-14T11:46:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5956 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Informix Dynamic Server	<= 10.00

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 14, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5956?

How severe is CVE-2007-5956?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5956 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5956?

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Source: NVD / NIST