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7.5

Bugzilla can reveal database error through crafted attachment limits

CVE-2006-0915 · published 20 years ago
Summary

Bugzilla version 2.16.10 does not correctly process special characters in the maxpatchsize and maxattachmentsize fields, letting an attacker cause a database error that may expose information. This issue can be triggered remotely without authentication. Update Bugzilla to a newer version or apply the vendor's fix to stop the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
mozilla bugzilla 2.16.10
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:2.16.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Bugzilla 2.16.10 does not properly handle certain characters in the (1) maxpatchsize and (2) maxattachmentsize parameters in attachment.cgi, which allows remote attackers to trigger a SQL error.
Bugzilla 2.16.10 does not properly handle certain characters in the (1) maxpatchsize and (2) maxattachmentsize parameters in attachment.cgi, which allows remote attackers to trigger a SQL error.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published28 Feb 2006
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-0915 · NVD
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