CVE-2006-1518 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the open_table function within MySQL 5.0.x up to version 5.0.20. This flaw allows authenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted COM_TABLE_DUMP packets with invalid length values. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity with network-based attacks, low attack complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
5.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:mysql:mysql:5.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
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