Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a local privilege-escalation issue in legacy Ingres database software on Linux and HP-UX. A user who already has local access could abuse how ingvalidpw loads libraries to gain higher privileges. The bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploit activity, or a named fixed version. Exposure is most likely in legacy database servers still running affected Ingres versions on Linux or HP-UX, or products that embedded Ingres. Internet exposure is not the main factor; local account access to the host is required based on the CVE description. Prioritize remediation for production or shared legacy database hosts where untrusted users have local access. The issue is old and not KEV-listed, but privilege escalation on database infrastructure can materially increase breach impact. Mitigation focus: Inventory Ingres installations and embedded Ingres components on Linux and HP-UX hosts.; Check Ingres and CA vendor advisories for supported fixes or upgrade guidance.; Retire or isolate unsupported Ingres deployments where no vendor-supported fix is available..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ingres-ingvalidpw-code-execution(44181)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- https://support.ca.com/irj/portal/anonymous/phpsupcontent?contentID=181989CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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