CVE-2007-3181: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 12, 2007
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Updated

Buffer overflow in fbserver.exe in Firebird SQL 2 before 2.0.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large pcnctcount value in a pcnct structure in a connect (0x01) request to port 3050/tcp, related to "an InterBase version of gds32.dll."

Affected Software

2 affected components
Bakbone Netvault=6.x
firebirdsql Firebird<=2.0.0

Event History

Jun 12, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3181?

CVE-2007-3181 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3181?

To fix CVE-2007-3181, update Firebird SQL to version 2.0.1 or later to mitigate the buffer overflow issue.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2007-3181?

CVE-2007-3181 affects Firebird SQL versions prior to 2.0.1 and BakBone NetVault 6.x.

4

Can CVE-2007-3181 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-3181 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted requests to the vulnerable server.

5

What type of attack is described by CVE-2007-3181?

CVE-2007-3181 describes a buffer overflow attack that allows arbitrary code execution on affected systems.

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