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CVE-2006-3486

2.1 · LOW

Off-by-one buffer overflow in the Instance_options::complete_initialization function in instance_options.cc in the Instance Manager in MySQL before 5.0.23 and 5.1 before 5.1.12 might allow local us…

Published Jul 10, 2006mysqlCWE-189EPSS 0.65%

Overview

CVE-2006-3486 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on July 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Off-by-one buffer overflow in the Instance_options::complete_initialization function in instance_options.cc in the Instance Manager in MySQL before 5.0.23 and 5.1 before 5.1.12 might allow local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors, which triggers the overflow when the convert_dirname function is called. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this issue via e-mail to CVE, saying that it is only exploitable when the user has access to the configuration file or the Instance Manager daemon. Due to intended functionality, this level of access would already allow the user to disrupt program operation, so this does not cross security boundaries and is not a vulnerability

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mysql. Update mysql 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

Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=20622Refdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-23.htmlRefdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-12.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2700Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27635Refbugs.mysql.com/bug.php?id=20622Refdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-23.htmlRefdev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.1/en/news-5-1-12.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2700Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27635

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3486?

CVE-2006-3486 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mysql mysql. It was published on July 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-3486?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2006-3486?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mysql. Update mysql 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-2006-3486?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-3486 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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