Firebird SQL Server 1.5.2.4731 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Firebird SQL Server 1.5.2.4731. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2006-1241. The attack needs to be performed locally. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Firebird SQL Server 1.5.2.4731 (Database Software). Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Firebird 1.5.2.4731 installs (1) fb_lock_mgr, (2) gds_drop, and (3) fb_inet_server with setuid firebird permissions, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a buffer overflow as identified by CVE-2006-1240, or possibly other vulnerabilities.

The bug was discovered 03/12/2006. The weakness was released 03/15/2006 by Joxean Koret as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-1241 since 03/15/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

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 (28267†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-29215. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

• Database Software

Vendor

• Firebird

Name

• SQL Server

Version

• 1.5.2.4731

License

• open-source

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Temp Score: 5.9
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

03/12/2006 🔍
03/13/2006 +1 days 🔍
03/15/2006 +2 days 🔍
03/15/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/15/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3284 days 🔍
07/08/2019 +1579 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

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

CVE: CVE-2006-1241 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-1241
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-29216
X-Force: 25282 - Firebird fb_inet_server and fbserver buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 17077 - Firebird Local Inet_Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 28267 - Firebird multiple binaries insecure permissions

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 12:19
Updated: 07/08/2019 10:00
Changes: 03/12/2015 12:19 (56), 07/08/2019 10:00 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:83B:103

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