CVE-2004-2043: Buffer Overflow

Published May 1, 2004
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Updated

Buffer overflow in ibserver for Firebird Database 1.0 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the InterBase codebase, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long database name, as demonstrated using the gsec command.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Borland Software Interbase=4.0
Borland Software Interbase=5.0
Borland Software Interbase=6.0
Borland Software Interbase=6.4
Borland Software Interbase=6.5
Borland Software Interbase=7.0
Borland Software Interbase=7.1
Borland Software Interbase Superserver=6.0
firebirdsql Firebird=1.0

Remediation

Event History

May 1, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 10, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2043?

CVE-2004-2043 has a medium severity rating, as it can lead to a denial of service due to a buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2043?

To fix CVE-2004-2043, upgrade to Firebird Database version 1.5 or later, or ensure that your InterBase version is updated.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-2043?

CVE-2004-2043 affects various versions of Firebird Database and InterBase, including versions 4.0 to 7.1.

4

Can CVE-2004-2043 allow remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2004-2043 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through a long database name.

5

What impact does CVE-2004-2043 have on database servers?

CVE-2004-2043 can cause database servers to crash, resulting in a denial of service.

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