CVE-2008-0467 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Jan 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow triggered by a long username in Firebird database.

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-2008-0467?

CVE-2008-0467 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Jan 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Firebird before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.0 RC1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0467?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Firebirdsql Firebird.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0467?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0467 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-2008-0467 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0467 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v684-4fqq-vwgc.