CVE-2006-3081Mysql Vulnerability
mysqld in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.18, 5.0.x before 5.0.19, and 5.1.x before 5.1.6 allows remote authorized users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL second argument to the str_to_date function.
Published Jun 14, 2006 · Updated Mar 9, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-3081, DEBIAN-CVE-2006-3469, DSA-1112
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2006-3081 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.0 v2) affecting Mysql, mysql-dfsg-4.1 (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mysql 0:4.1.20-1.RHEL4.1, Mysql 0:5.0.30-1.el4s1.1, mysql-dfsg-4.1 4.1.11a-4sarge5.
- Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
Scores
CVSS v2
4.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
35/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
1
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0544
- advisoryRHSA-2007:0083
- advisory19929
- advisory20832
- advisory20871
Description
mysqld in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.18, 5.0.x before 5.0.19, and 5.1.x before 5.1.6 allows remote authorized users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL second argument to the str_to_date function.
Affected Products
17 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MysqlMysql | 4.1.13, 4.1.15, 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3, 5.0.4, 5.1.5 | 0:4.1.20-1.RHEL4.1 |
| mysql-dfsg-4.1debian | See advisory | 4.1.11a-4sarge5 |
Patched Releases
Mysql
0:4.1.20-1.RHEL4.1, 0:5.0.30-1.el4s1.1
mysql-dfsg-4.1
4.1.11a-4sarge5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 14, 2006
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2006:0544
- advisoryRHSA-2007:0083
- advisory19929
- advisory20832
- advisory20871
FAQ
Common Questions.
mysqld in MySQL 4.1.x before 4.1.18, 5.0.x before 5.0.19, and 5.1.x before 5.1.6 allows remote authorized users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a NULL second argument to the str_to_date function.
Affected: Mysql versions 4.1.13, 4.1.15, 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3, 5.0.4, 5.1.5; mysql-dfsg-4.1 (debian). 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.
Fixed versions are available, including Mysql 0:4.1.20-1.RHEL4.1, Mysql 0:5.0.30-1.el4s1.1, mysql-dfsg-4.1 4.1.11a-4sarge5.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.
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