CVE-2007-2606 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 11 May 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Buffer overflows in Firebird database allow attackers to trigger memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Not stated
Victim action needed: Not stated
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-2606?

CVE-2007-2606 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 May 2007.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in Firebird 2.1 allow attackers to trigger memory corruption and possibly have other unspecified impact via certain input processed by (1) config\ConfigFile.cpp or (2) msgs\check_msgs.epp. NOTE: if ConfigFile.cpp reads a configuration file with restrictive permissions, then the ConfigFile.cpp vector may not cross privilege boundaries and perhaps should not be included in CVE.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2606?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Firebirdsql Firebird.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2606?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2606 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-2606 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2606 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v52h-q97r-4w5h.