CVE-2006-1240: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 15, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in inetserver.cpp in (1) fbinetserver and (2) fbserver in Firebird 1.5.2.4731 allows local users to gain privileges via a long value of the -p argument.
Affected Software
3 affected components
firebirdsql Firebird=1.5.2
firebirdsql Firebird=1.5
firebirdsql Firebird=1.5.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 15, 2006
CVE Published
05:06 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.