CVE-2005-0684

MySQL MaxDB < 7.5.00.26 - Remote Code Execution via WebDAV Lock-Token Header

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2005-0684. PoCs published by Metasploit, hdm, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/http/maxdb_webdbm_get_overflow.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack buffer overflow in MaxDB WebDBM service via a crafted HTTP GET request. It leverages SEH overwrite to achieve remote code execution on Windows systems.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the web tool for MySQL MaxDB before 7.5.00.26 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) an HTTP GET request with a long file parameter after a percent ("%") sign or (2) a long Lock-Token string to the WebDAV functionality, which is not properly handled by the getLockTokenHeader function in WDVHandler_CommonUtils.c.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16791

This exploit targets a stack buffer overflow in MaxDB WebDBM service via a crafted HTTP GET request. It leverages SEH overwrite to achieve remote code execution on Windows systems.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MaxDB WebDBM (7.5.00.11 / 7.5.00.24)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the MaxDB WebDBM service (port 9999) · Target system running a vulnerable version of MaxDB
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC GOOD
by hdm · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/maxdb_webdbm_get_overflow.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a stack buffer overflow in MaxDB WebDBM service via a crafted HTTP GET request, leveraging SEH overwrite for arbitrary code execution on Windows systems.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MaxDB WebDBM (versions 7.5.00.11, 7.5.00.24)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to MaxDB WebDBM service on port 9999 · Vulnerable MaxDB version installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_idefense
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=234&type=vulnerabilities
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13368
Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_idefense
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=235&type=vulnerabilities

Scores

EPSS 0.7181
EPSS Percentile 98.8%

Details

Status published
Products (10)
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.08
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.11
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.12
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.14
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.15
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.16
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.18
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.19
mysql/maxdb 7.5.00.23
Published Apr 25, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026