CVE-2006-1518

CVE-2006-1518 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mysql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 36% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 36% (98th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Affected product: Mysql
• Published: 2006-05-05
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the open_table function in sql_base.cc in MySQL 5.0.x up to 5.0.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted COM_TABLE_DUMP packets with invalid length values.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1518?

Buffer overflow in the open_table function in sql_base.cc in MySQL 5.0.x up to 5.0.20 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted COM_TABLE_DUMP packets with invalid length values.

How severe is CVE-2006-1518?

CVE-2006-1518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 36% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1518?

CVE-2006-1518 primarily affects Mysql. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1518?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1518 published?

CVE-2006-1518 was published on 2006-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=365939
• http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/news-5-0-21.html
• http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Jun/0011.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/19929
• http://secunia.com/advisories/20241
• http://secunia.com/advisories/20253
• http://secunia.com/advisories/20333
• http://secunia.com/advisories/20457
• http://secunia.com/advisories/20762
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/839
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1016016
• http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1071
• http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1073
• http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1079
• http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/602457
• http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-06-02.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432734/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17780
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1633
• http://www.wisec.it/vulns.php?page=8
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26232

Affected products (22)

• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.0:alpha:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.3:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:mysql:5.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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