CVE-2007-5244 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Borland InterBase database server.
- 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-2007-5244?
CVE-2007-5244 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Borland InterBase LI 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253 on Linux, and possibly unspecified versions on Solaris, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the open_marker_file function.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Borland Software Interbase.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5244 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-2007-5244 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5244 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9q4h-3qxr-p642.