CVE-2007-5243 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via stack-based buffer overflows in Borland InterBase database server functions.
- 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-2007-5243?
CVE-2007-5243 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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) SVC_attach or (b) INET_connect function, (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the (c) isc_create_database or (d) jrd8_create_database function, (3) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (e) isc_attach_database or (f) PWD_db_aliased function, or unspecified vectors involving the (4) jrd8_attach_database or (5) expand_filename2 function.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5243?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Borland Software Interbase.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5243?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5243 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-2007-5243 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5243 exists.
Public exploit code: 9 Metasploit modules and 12 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cm4p-rvrm-3xfj.