CVE-2006-4305 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in SAP DB and MaxDB when connecting through a WebDBM client.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2006-4305?

CVE-2006-4305 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4305?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Mysql Maxdb, Sap-Db Sap-Db.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4305?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2006-4305 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4305 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DSA-1190-1, GHSA-88j9-hr3g-c3jw.

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