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CVE-2006-1516

UnknownEPSS 33.50%

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CVE-2006-1516 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The check_connection function in sql_parse.cc in MySQL 4.0.x up to 4.0.26, 4.1.x up to 4.1.18, and 5.0.x up to 5.0.20 allows remote attackers to read portions of memory via a username without a trailing null byte, which causes a buffer over-read.. EPSS estimates a 33.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The check_connection function in sql_parse.cc in MySQL 4.0.x up to 4.0.26, 4.1.x up to 4.1.18, and 5.0.x up to 5.0.20 allows remote attackers to read portions of memory via a username without a trailing null byte, which causes a buffer over-read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
33.50%

98.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MysqlMysql4.1.0—
MysqlMysql4.1.3—
MysqlMysql4.1.8—
MysqlMysql4.1.10—
MysqlMysql4.1.12—
MysqlMysql4.1.13—
MysqlMysql4.1.14—
MysqlMysql4.1.15—
MysqlMysql5.0.1—
MysqlMysql5.0.2—
MysqlMysql5.0.3—
MysqlMysql5.0.4—
MysqlMysql5.0.5—
MysqlMysql5.0.10—
MysqlMysql5.0.15—
MysqlMysql5.0.16—
MysqlMysql5.0.17—
OracleMysql4.0.0—
OracleMysql4.0.1—
OracleMysql4.0.2—
OracleMysql4.0.3—
OracleMysql4.0.4—
OracleMysql4.0.5—
OracleMysql4.0.5a—
OracleMysql4.0.6—
OracleMysql4.0.7—
OracleMysql4.0.8—
OracleMysql4.0.9—
OracleMysql4.0.10—
OracleMysql4.0.11—
OracleMysql4.0.12—
OracleMysql4.0.13—
OracleMysql4.0.14—
OracleMysql4.0.15—
OracleMysql4.0.16—
OracleMysql4.0.17—
OracleMysql4.0.18—
OracleMysql4.0.19—
OracleMysql4.0.20—
OracleMysql4.0.21—
OracleMysql4.0.23—
OracleMysql4.0.24—
OracleMysql4.0.25—
OracleMysql4.0.26—
OracleMysql4.1.0Alpha
OracleMysql4.1.2Alpha
OracleMysql4.1.3Beta
OracleMysql4.1.4—
OracleMysql4.1.5—
OracleMysql4.1.6—

Showing 50 of 67 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1516?
The check_connection function in sql_parse.cc in MySQL 4.0.x up to 4.0.26, 4.1.x up to 4.1.18, and 5.0.x up to 5.0.20 allows remote attackers to read portions of memory via a username without a trailing null byte, which causes a buffer over-read.
How severe is CVE-2006-1516?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1516 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 33.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1516?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST