CVE-2006-1241

Public Exploit

Description

Firebird 1.5.2.4731 installs (1) fb_lock_mgr, (2) gds_drop, and (3) fb_inet_server with setuid firebird permissions, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a buffer overflow as identified by CVE-2006-1240, or possibly other vulnerabilities.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427480/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17077	exploit vdb entry patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25282	vdb entry
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/043546.html	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1241?: CVE-2006-1241 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1241?: To fix CVE-2006-1241, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1241 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1241 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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