CVE-2007-4665: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Sep 04 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the server in Firebird before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via an XNET session that makes multiple simultaneous requests to register events, aka CORE-1403.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FirebirdSQL | <=2.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=535898
- http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE-1403
- http://www.firebirdsql.org/index.php?op=files&id=engine_202
- http://www.firebirdsql.org/rlsnotes/Firebird-2.0.2-ReleaseNotes.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25497
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26615
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1529
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29501
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3021
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36353
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4665?
CVE-2007-4665 has been categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a daemon crash.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4665?
To fix CVE-2007-4665, upgrade to Firebird version 2.0.2 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2007-4665?
CVE-2007-4665 affects all Firebird versions prior to 2.0.2.
Can CVE-2007-4665 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-4665 can be exploited remotely through multiple simultaneous requests in an XNET session.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-4665 enable?
CVE-2007-4665 enables a denial of service attack due to server instability from malformed requests.
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