CVE-2007-4666: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 4, 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
firebirdsql Firebird<=2.0.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 4, 2007
CVE Published
10:17 PM
Sep 5, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-4666?
The severity of CVE-2007-4666 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-4666?
To fix CVE-2007-4666, upgrade Firebird to version 2.0.2 or later.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2007-4666?
There are no specific known workarounds for CVE-2007-4666; upgrading is the recommended solution.