Firebird SQL Server 2.0.1 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Firebird SQL Server 2.0.1. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2007-4664. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Firebird SQL Server 2.0.1 (Database Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing. The manipulation 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. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the (1) attach database and (2) create database functionality in Firebird before 2.0.2, when a filename exceeds MAX_PATH_LEN, has unknown impact and attack vectors, aka CORE-1405.

The bug was discovered 08/30/2007. The weakness was disclosed 09/04/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-4664 since 09/04/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 5 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 38955 (Debian DSA-1529-1 : firebird -- multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 2.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 8 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36359), Tenable (38955), SecurityFocus (BID 25497†), OSVDB (37314†) and Secunia (SA26615†). The entries VDB-36725, VDB-37605, VDB-37562 and VDB-37561 are pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 38955
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-1529-1 : firebird -- multiple vulnerabilities
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: SQL Server 2.0.1

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2007-4664 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4664
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38632
X-Force: 36359
SecurityFocus: 25497 - Firebird Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 26615 - Firebird Multiple Vulnerabilities, Less Critical
OSVDB: 37314 - CVE-2007-4664 - Firebird - Unspecified Issue
Vulnerability Center: 28255 - Firebird before 2.0.2 Remote Unspecified Vulnerability via Unknown Vectors, High
Vupen: ADV-2007-3021

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/08/2019 10:43
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (68), 07/08/2019 10:43 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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