CVE-2017-6369: High severity firebirdsql Firebird vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2017
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Updated

Insufficient checks in the UDF subsystem in Firebird 2.5.x before 2.5.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.2 allow remote authenticated users to execute code by using a 'system' entrypoint from fbudf.so.

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
firebirdsql Firebird=2.5.1
firebirdsql Firebird=2.5.2
firebirdsql Firebird=2.5.3
firebirdsql Firebird=2.5.4
firebirdsql Firebird=2.5.5
firebirdsql Firebird=2.5.6
firebirdsql Firebird=3.0
firebirdsql Firebird=3.0.1
debian/firebird3.0
3.0.7.33374.ds4-23.0.7.33374.ds4-2+deb11u13.0.11.33637.ds4-2+deb12u13.0.12.ds7-13+deb13u13.0.13.ds7-2
firebirdsql Firebird>=2.5.0<2.5.7
firebirdsql Firebird>=3.0.0<3.0.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/firebird3.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.7.33374.ds4-2Fixed in 3.0.7.33374.ds4-2+deb11u1Fixed in 3.0.11.33637.ds4-2+deb12u1Fixed in 3.0.12.ds7-13+deb13u1Fixed in 3.0.13.ds7-2
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firebird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.5.7
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Firebird to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.2

Event History

Mar 24, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:38 PM
Description
Oct 9, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:59 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Oct 16, 2025
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·04:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6369?

CVE-2017-6369 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution by authenticated users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6369?

To fix CVE-2017-6369, upgrade Firebird to version 2.5.7 or 3.0.2 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-6369?

CVE-2017-6369 affects Firebird versions 2.5.x before 2.5.7 and 3.0.x before 3.0.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6369?

CVE-2017-6369 is a code execution vulnerability in the UDF subsystem of Firebird.

5

Can CVE-2017-6369 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-6369 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users.

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