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CVE-2007-5243

9.3 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Borland InterBase LI 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253, and WI 5.1.1.680 through 8.1.0.257, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long service…

Published Oct 6, 2007borland_softwareCWE-119EPSS 40.06%

Overview

CVE-2007-5243 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting borland_software interbase. It was published on October 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Borland InterBase LI 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253, and WI 5.1.1.680 through 8.1.0.257, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long service attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (a) SVC_attach or (b) INET_connect function, (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the (c) isc_create_database or (d) jrd8_create_database function, (3) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (e) isc_attach_database or (f) PWD_db_aliased function, or unspecified vectors involving the (4) jrd8_attach_database or (5) expand_filename2 function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from borland_software. Update interbase to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refosvdb.org/38605Refosvdb.org/38606Refosvdb.org/38607Refosvdb.org/38608Refosvdb.org/38609Refrisesecurity.org/advisory/RISE-2007002/Refrisesecurity.org/blog/entry/3/Refrisesecurity.org/exploit/10/Refrisesecurity.org/exploit/12/Refrisesecurity.org/exploit/13/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5243?

CVE-2007-5243 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting borland_software interbase. It was published on October 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5243?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-5243?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from borland_software. Update interbase to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-5243?

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