CVE-2006-6201
CVE-2006-6201 is a high-severity vulnerability in Borland Software C++ Builder with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Borland Software C++ Builder
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Borland idsql32.dll 5.1.0.4, as used by RevilloC MailServer; 5.2.0.2 as used by Borland Developer Studio 2006; and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SQL statement, related to use of the DbiQExec function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6201?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in Borland idsql32.dll 5.1.0.4, as used by RevilloC MailServer; 5.2.0.2 as used by Borland Developer Studio 2006; and possibly other versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long SQL statement, related to use of the DbiQExec function.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6201?
- CVE-2006-6201 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6201 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6201?
- CVE-2006-6201 primarily affects Borland Software C++ Builder. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6201?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-6201 published?
- CVE-2006-6201 was published on 2006-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22570
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2006-70/advisory/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453003/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21342
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4763
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30583
Affected products (12)
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:c\+\+_builder:5.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:c\+\+_builder:6.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:c\+\+_builder:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:c_builder:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:delphi:5.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:delphi:6.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:delphi:7.x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:delphi:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:developer_studio:2006:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:idsql32.dll:5.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:idsql32.dll:5.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:revilloc:mailserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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