CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-1240: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Mar 15 2006(Updated: )

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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FirebirdSQL=1.5.2
FirebirdSQL=1.5
FirebirdSQL=1.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1240?

    CVE-2006-1240 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for local privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1240?

    To fix CVE-2006-1240, you should update Firebird to a later version that has patched this buffer overflow vulnerability.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-1240?

    CVE-2006-1240 affects local users of Firebird versions 1.5, 1.5.1, and 1.5.2, allowing them to exploit the vulnerability.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1240?

    CVE-2006-1240 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that occurs in the inet_server.cpp file within Firebird.

  • Is CVE-2006-1240 exploitable over the internet?

    CVE-2006-1240 is not considered exploitable over the internet as it requires local access to the affected system.

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