CVE-2007-4992 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 11 Oct 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Firebird SQL servers via a stack-based buffer overflow in the network packet processing function.

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-2007-4992?

CVE-2007-4992 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the process_packet function in fbserver.exe in Firebird SQL 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 3050.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-4992?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Firebirdsql Firebird.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4992?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-4992 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-2007-4992 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-4992 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qfqw-7vp2-p8m5.