CVE-2006-6395: Multiple memory leaks in Ulrik Petersen Emdros Database Engine before 1.2.0.pre231 allow local users to cause

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6395 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting emdros database engine, emrdos database engine. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple memory leaks in Ulrik Petersen Emdros Database Engine before 1.2.0.pre231 allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, a different issue than CVE-2005-0415.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ulrik petersen

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-08 01:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ulrik petersen emdros database engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.0.pre142 · 1.2.0.pre143 · 1.2.0.pre155 · 1.2.0.pre160 · 1.2.0.pre167 · 1.2.0.pre172 · 1.2.0.pre195 · 1.2.0.pre206

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.0.pre142

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emdros-database-engine || rpm -q emdros-database-engine || emdros-database-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.0.pre142 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emdros-database-engine sudo apt install emdros-database-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0.pre142> sudo apt-mark hold emdros-database-engine

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list emdros-database-engine sudo dnf downgrade emdros-database-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0.pre142> sudo dnf versionlock add emdros-database-engine

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ulrik petersen emrdos database engine DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.0.pre230

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.0.pre230

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy emrdos-database-engine || rpm -q emrdos-database-engine || emrdos-database-engine --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.0.pre230 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison emrdos-database-engine sudo apt install emrdos-database-engine=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0.pre230> sudo apt-mark hold emrdos-database-engine

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list emrdos-database-engine sudo dnf downgrade emrdos-database-engine-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.0.pre230> sudo dnf versionlock add emrdos-database-engine

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6395?

emdros database engine: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; emrdos database engine: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6395 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6395 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-6395 affect?

CVE-2006-6395 affects emdros database engine, emrdos database engine. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple memory leaks in Ulrik Petersen Emdros Database Engine before 1.2.0.pre231 allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, a different issue than CVE-2005-0415.

How urgent is CVE-2006-6395?

Priority 35/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2005-0415 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Multiple memory leaks in the MQL parser in Emdros before 1.1.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of se

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