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CVE-2007-5246

10.0 · HIGH

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Firebird LI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, and WI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long attach request…

Published Oct 6, 2007firebirdsqlCWE-119EPSS 6.64%

Overview

CVE-2007-5246 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting firebirdsql firebird. It was published on October 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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 Firebird LI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, and WI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_attach_database function or (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_create_database function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from firebirdsql. Update firebird 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

Refbugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=195569Refrisesecurity.org/advisory/RISE-2007003/Refrisesecurity.org/blog/entry/3/Refrisesecurity.org/exploit/16/Refrisesecurity.org/exploit/17/Refsecunia.com/advisories/27057Refsecunia.com/advisories/27982Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200712-06.xmlRefwww.risesecurity.org/advisory/RISE-2007003/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/481491/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5246?

CVE-2007-5246 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting firebirdsql firebird. It was published on October 6, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-5246?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2007-5246?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from firebirdsql. Update firebird 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-2007-5246?

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