CVE-2001-0008 Auth bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

A backdoor account in Interbase allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via stored procedures, leading to potential code execution.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2001-0008?

CVE-2001-0008 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 May 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Backdoor account in Interbase database server allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files using stored procedures.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0008?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Borland Software Interbase, Firebirdsql Firebird.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0008?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0008 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2001-0008 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-0008 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mc6r-254j-5wx6.

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