CVE-2006-4305

MaxDB < 7.6.00.30 - Remote Code Execution via Long Database Name

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2006-4305. PoCs published by Metasploit, MC, including Metasploit module exploits/windows/http/maxdb_webdbm_database.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a stack buffer overflow in MaxDB WebDBM by sending a maliciously crafted HTTP POST request with an overly long database name. It leverages a return address override to execute arbitrary payloads on vulnerable MaxDB versions.

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.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16765

This exploit targets a stack buffer overflow in MaxDB WebDBM by sending a maliciously crafted HTTP POST request with an overly long database name. It leverages a return address override to execute arbitrary payloads on vulnerable MaxDB versions.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MaxDB WebDBM 7.6.00.16 and 7.6.00.27
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the MaxDB WebDBM service (port 9999 by default)
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
metasploit WORKING POC GOOD
by MC · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/http/maxdb_webdbm_database.rb

This Metasploit module exploits a stack buffer overflow in MaxDB WebDBM by sending a crafted HTTP POST request with an overly long database name, leading to arbitrary code execution with wahttp process privileges.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MaxDB 7.6.00.16 and 7.6.00.27
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to MaxDB WebDBM service on port 9999
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (10)

Core 10
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28636
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1190
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444601/100/0/threaded
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/21677
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22518
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016766
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3410
Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19660

Scores

EPSS 0.7047
EPSS Percentile 99.3%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
mysql/maxdb < 7.6.00.22
sap-db/sap-db
Published Aug 30, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026