CVE-2006-1240: firebirdsql firebird
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2006-1240 is a medium (CVSS 4.6) vulnerability in firebirdsql firebird. EPSS estimates a 0.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 58.6% of scored vulnerabilities. 2 public exploits are recorded.
Timeline
- 15-03-2006PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
0.88%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
59%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.88% on 21-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
2 foundExploit Reference (securityfocus.com)
Maturity: unknown
Firebird 1.5 - Inet_Server Local Buffer Overflow
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeNo weakness data has been published for this record.
Affected systems
Firebirdsql1 product
- firebird1.5 | 1.5.1 | 1.5.2
1 vendor · 1 product