CVE-2006-4305
CriticalPublic exploitBuffer overflow in SAP DB and MaxDB before 7.6.00.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long database name when connecting via a WebDBM client.
Published Aug 29, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-4305, DSA-1190-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-4305 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Maxdb (Mysql), Sap-Db, maxdb-7.5.00 (debian).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including maxdb-7.5.00 7.5.00.24-4, Maxdb 7.6.00.22.
- 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)
72%
Higher than 99.4% 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
Buffer overflow in SAP DB and MaxDB before 7.6.00.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long database name when connecting via a WebDBM client.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| MaxdbMysql | See advisory | 7.6.00.22 |
| Sap-DbSap-Db | See advisory | n/a |
| maxdb-7.5.00debian | See advisory | 7.5.00.24-4 |
Patched Releases
maxdb-7.5.00
7.5.00.24-4
Maxdb
7.6.00.22
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 29, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory21677
- advisory22518
- advisory1016766
- advisoryhttp://www.symantec.com/enterprise/research/SYMSA-2006-009.txt
- patchDSA-1190
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in SAP DB and MaxDB before 7.6.00.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long database name when connecting via a WebDBM client.
Affected: Maxdb (Mysql); Sap-Db; maxdb-7.5.00 (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 maxdb-7.5.00 7.5.00.24-4, Maxdb 7.6.00.22.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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