CVE-2006-5851

Name: CVE-2006-5851
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-11-10T02:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5851 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/output file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5328.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/output file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5328.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Openbase International Ltd	Openbase	7.0.15
Openbase International Ltd	Openbase	8.0.4
Openbase International Ltd	Openbase	9.1.5
Openbase International Ltd	Openbase	10.0

References

http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116296717330758&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/22742Vendor Advisory
http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-1107a%5D.txtExploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4404Not Applicable
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2737
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116296717330758&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/22742Vendor Advisory
http://www.digitalmunition.com/DMA%5B2006-1107a%5D.txtExploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4404Not Applicable
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2737

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5851?

openexec in OpenBase SQL before 10.0.1 allows local users to create arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the /tmp/output file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5328.

How severe is CVE-2006-5851?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5851 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5851?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-5851?

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Source: NVD / NIST