CVE-2007-5243: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 6, 2007
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Updated

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Borland InterBase LI 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253, and WI 5.1.1.680 through 8.1.0.257, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long service attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (a) SVCattach or (b) INETconnect function, (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the (c) isccreatedatabase or (d) jrd8createdatabase function, (3) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (e) iscattachdatabase or (f) PWDdbaliased function, or unspecified vectors involving the (4) jrd8attachdatabase or (5) expandfilename2 function.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Borland Software Interbase=li_8.0.0.54
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v7.5.0.129
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v6.0.1.6
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v5.1.1.680
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v8.0.0.123
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v5.5.0.742
Borland Software Interbase=wi_5.1.1.680
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v6.0.0.627
Borland Software Interbase=li_8.0.0.253
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v7.0.1.1
Borland Software Interbase=wi_8.1.0.257
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v6.0.1.0
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v6.5.0.28
Borland Software Interbase=wi-v7.5.1.80
Borland Software Interbase=wi-o6.0.2.0
Borland Software Interbase=wi-o6.0.1.6
Borland Software Interbase=li_8.0.0.53

Event History

Oct 6, 2007
CVE Published
05:17 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5243?

CVE-2007-5243 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5243?

To fix CVE-2007-5243, you should update your Borland InterBase software to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2007-5243?

CVE-2007-5243 affects Borland InterBase LI versions 8.0.0.53 to 8.1.0.253 and WI versions 5.1.1.680 to 8.1.0.257.

4

Can CVE-2007-5243 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2007-5243 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2007-5243?

Exploitation of CVE-2007-5243 could lead to unauthorized access, data loss, or system compromise.

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