CVE-2017-11509 SQL injection in Firebird SQL Server
An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on Firebird SQL Server by submitting a malformed SQL statement.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-11509?
CVE-2017-11509 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 28 Mar 2018. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An authenticated remote attacker can execute arbitrary code in Firebird SQL Server versions 2.5.7 and 3.0.2 by executing a malformed SQL statement.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11509?
It affects 2 products.
Linux distribution packages (3)
firebird SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP6 | All versions | 3.0.4.33054-150200.3.6.1 |
firebird SUSE:Linux Enterprise Module for Package Hub 15 SP7 | All versions | 3.0.4.33054-150200.3.6.1 |
firebird openSUSE:Leap 15.6 | All versions | 3.0.4.33054-150200.3.6.1 |
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Firebirdsql Firebird.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11509?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2017-11509 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11509 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-11509, DLA-1374-1, DLA-2129-1, DLA-2824-1, GHSA-6pp2-h2x8-7cp5, SUSE-SU-2025:03095-1 and 1 more.