Unscored severity · published Mar 15, 2006
CVE-2006-1240
Buffer overflow in inet_server.cpp in (1) fb_inet_server and (2) fbserver in Firebird 1.5.2.4731 allows local users to gain privileges via a long value of the -p argument
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CVSS
0.9%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Buffer overflow in inet_server.cpp in (1) fb_inet_server and (2) fbserver in Firebird 1.5.2.4731 allows local users to gain privileges via a long value of the -p argument.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.9% · higher than 59% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
FI
Firebird · Firebirdsql
1.5; 1.5.1; 1.5.2 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-1240
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-1240
lists.grok.org.uk
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/043546.html
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427480/100/0/threaded
Exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17077
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25282
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