CVE-2005-0684
CriticalPublic exploitMultiple buffer overflows in the web tool for MySQL MaxDB before 7.5.00.26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long file parameter after a percent ("%") sign or (2) a long Lock-Token string to the WebDAV functionality, which is…
Published Apr 25, 2005 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2005-0684 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Maxdb (Mysql).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
69%
Higher than 99.3% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple buffer overflows in the web tool for MySQL MaxDB before 7.5.00.26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long file parameter after a percent ("%") sign or (2) a long Lock-Token string to the WebDAV functionality, which is not properly handled by the getLockTokenHeader function in WDVHandler_CommonUtils.c.
Affected Products
10 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MaxdbMysql | 7.5.00, 7.5.00.08, 7.5.00.11, 7.5.00.12, 7.5.00.14, 7.5.00.15, 7.5.00.16, 7.5.00.18 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 25, 2005
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- patchhttp://dev.mysql.com/doc/maxdb/changes/changes_7.5.00.26.html#WebDAV
- patch20050425 MySQL MaxDB Webtool Remote Stack Overflow Vulnerability
- patch20050425 MySQL MaxDB Webtool Remote Lock-Token Stack Overflow Vulnerability
- exploitMSF maxdb_webdbm_get_overflow.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16791
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple buffer overflows in the web tool for MySQL MaxDB before 7.5.00.26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long file parameter after a percent ("%") sign or (2) a long Lock-Token string to the WebDAV functionality, which is not properly handled by the getLockTokenHe…
Affected: Maxdb (Mysql) versions 7.5.00, 7.5.00.08, 7.5.00.11, 7.5.00.12, 7.5.00.14, 7.5.00.15, 7.5.00.16, 7.5.00.18. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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