CVE-2006-1240 json
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…
published 2006-03-15 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-1244
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 59%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-27418)
- Published
Exploit prediction
0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-27418 Firebird 1.5 - Inet_Server Local Buffer Overflow dos, 2006-03-13
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17077 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/17077
vdb-entry, exploit, patch
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/427480/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/25282
vdb-entry
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lists.grok.org.uk
/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/043546.html
mailing-list
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-1240
- NVD CVE-2006-1240
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