CVE-2003-0281: Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in Firebird 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the InterBase codebase, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long INTERBASE environment variable when calling (1) gdsinetserver, (2) gdslockmgr, or (3) gdsdrop.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Configuration
Remove or unset the INTERBASE environment variable for Firebird server processes (ensure service startup environment does not include INTERBASE) to prevent a long INTERBASE value from triggering the buffer overflow in gds_inet_server, gds_lock_mgr, or gds_drop.
FirebirdSQL INTERBASE environment variable = unset
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0281?
CVE-2003-0281 is classified as a critical security vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0281?
To fix CVE-2003-0281, upgrade to Firebird version 1.5 or later to avoid the buffer overflow issue.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0281?
CVE-2003-0281 affects Firebird 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.5, as well as other products that utilize the InterBase codebase.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2003-0281?
CVE-2003-0281 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through a long INTERBASE environment variable.
Who can exploit CVE-2003-0281?
CVE-2003-0281 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected system, allowing them to execute arbitrary code.