CVE-2007-4666: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Sep 04 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the server in Firebird before 2.0.2, when a Superserver/TCP/IP environment is configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via "large network packets with garbage", aka CORE-1397.
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-1397
- 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/36355
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4666?
The severity of CVE-2007-4666 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4666?
To fix CVE-2007-4666, upgrade Firebird to version 2.0.2 or later.
Which versions of Firebird are affected by CVE-2007-4666?
CVE-2007-4666 affects Firebird versions prior to 2.0.2, specifically up to version 2.0.1.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2007-4666?
CVE-2007-4666 is associated with remote denial of service attacks through large network packets.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2007-4666?
There are no specific known workarounds for CVE-2007-4666; upgrading is the recommended solution.
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