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CVE-2006-1241

4.6 · MEDIUM

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 identi…

Published Mar 15, 2006firebirdsqlEPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2006-1241 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting firebirdsql firebird. It was published on March 15, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from firebirdsql. Update firebird to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/043546.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427480/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17077Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25282Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/043546.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427480/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17077Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25282

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1241?

CVE-2006-1241 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting firebirdsql firebird. It was published on March 15, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-1241?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1241?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from firebirdsql. Update firebird to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1241?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-1241 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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