CVE-2006-3469Mysql Vulnerability
mysql server DoS
Published Jun 27, 2006 · Updated Mar 9, 2026
Key Facts
Routine patching- CVE-2006-3469 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 29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Mysql 0:4.1.22-2.el4, 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)
29%
Higher than 98.1% 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
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0768
- advisory21147
- advisory21366
- advisory24479
- advisory31226
- advisoryADV-2007-0930
Description
Format string vulnerability in time.cc in MySQL Server 4.1 before 4.1.21 and 5.0 before 1 April 2006 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a format string instead of a date as the first parameter to the date_format function, which is later used in a formatted print call to display the error message.
Affected Products
27 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MysqlMysql | 4.1.12, 4.1.13, 4.1.14, 4.1.15, 4.1.8, 5.0.10, 5.0.15, 5.0.16 | 0:4.1.22-2.el4 |
| mysql-dfsg-4.1debian | See advisory | 4.1.11a-4sarge5 |
Patched Releases
Mysql
0:4.1.22-2.el4
mysql-dfsg-4.1
4.1.11a-4sarge5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 27, 2006
Last updated
Mar 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
References
- advisoryRHSA-2008:0768
- advisory21147
- advisory21366
- advisory24479
- advisory31226
FAQ
Common Questions.
Format string vulnerability in time.cc in MySQL Server 4.1 before 4.1.21 and 5.0 before 1 April 2006 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a format string instead of a date as the first parameter to the date_format function, which is later used in a formatted print call to display…
Affected: Mysql versions 4.1.12, 4.1.13, 4.1.14, 4.1.15, 4.1.8, 5.0.10, 5.0.15, 5.0.16; 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 0:4.1.22-2.el4, 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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