CVE-2006-1240

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

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.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 56.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 15, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (8)

cve@mitrehttp://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/043546.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427480/100/0/threaded
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17077
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25282
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-March/043546.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/427480/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17077
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25282

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-27418✓ verified
First seen Mar 13, 2006
Firebird 1.5 - Inet_Server Local Buffer Overflow
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-1240?

CVE-2006-1240 is a none vulnerability published on March 15, 2006. Buffer overflow in inetserver.cpp in (1) fbinet_server and (2) fbserver in Firebird 1.5.2.4731 allows local users to gain privileges via a long value of the -p argument.

When was CVE-2006-1240 disclosed?

CVE-2006-1240 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 15, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-1240 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-1240 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 56.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-1240?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-1240, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-1240

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