CVE-2006-4305
CVE-2006-4305 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mysql Maxdb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 70% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 70% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Mysql Maxdb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in SAP DB and MaxDB before 7.6.00.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long database name when connecting via a WebDBM client.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4305?
- Buffer overflow in SAP DB and MaxDB before 7.6.00.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long database name when connecting via a WebDBM client.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4305?
- CVE-2006-4305 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4305 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4305?
- CVE-2006-4305 primarily affects Mysql Maxdb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4305?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-4305 published?
- CVE-2006-4305 was published on 2006-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://dev.mysql.com/doc/maxdb/changes/changes_7.6.00.32.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21677
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22518
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016766
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1190
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444601/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19660
- http://www.symantec.com/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2006-009.txt
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3410
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28636
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:mysql:maxdb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sap-db:sap-db:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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