# CVE-2006-1240: Buffer overflow in inet\_server.cpp in (1) fb\_inet\_server and (2) fbserver in Firebird 1.5.2.4731 allows local users to gain privileges via a

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-03-15 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in inet_server.cpp in (1) fb_inet_server and (2) fbserver in Firebird 1.5.2.4731 allows local users to gain privileges via a long value of the -p argument.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427480/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17077
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25282
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/043546.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27418

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