Firebird SQL Server 1.5/1.5.1/1.5.2 inet_server.cpp -p memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in Firebird SQL Server 1.5/1.5.1/1.5.2. Affected is an unknown function of the file inet_server.cpp. This manipulation of the argument -p causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-1240. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Firebird SQL Server 1.5/1.5.1/1.5.2 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the file inet_server.cpp. The manipulation of the argument -p with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in inet_server.cpp in (1) fb_inet_server and (2) fbserver in Firebird 1.5.2.4731 allows local users to gain privileges via a long value of the -p argument.

The bug was discovered 03/12/2006. The weakness was published 03/15/2006 by Joxean Koret as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-1240 since 03/15/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (25282), SecurityFocus (BID 17077†) and OSVDB (24317†). Similar entry is available at VDB-29216. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Timelineinfo

03/12/2006 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3284 days 🔍
07/08/2019 +1579 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Joxean Koret
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-1240 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1240
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29215
X-Force: 25282 - Firebird fb_inet_server and fbserver buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 17077 - Firebird Local Inet_Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 24317 - Firebird fb_inet_server and fbserver buffer overflow

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 07/08/2019 09:59
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (58), 07/08/2019 09:59 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:2FD:103

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