Borland InterBase up to Wi 8.1.0.257 pwd_db_aliased memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Borland InterBase. Affected is the function pwd_db_aliased. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-5243. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Borland InterBase (Database Software). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is the function pwd_db_aliased. 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:

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Borland InterBase LI 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253, and WI 5.1.1.680 through 8.1.0.257, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long service attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (a) SVC_attach or (b) INET_connect function, (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the (c) isc_create_database or (d) jrd8_create_database function, (3) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (e) isc_attach_database or (f) PWD_db_aliased function, or unspecified vectors involving the (4) jrd8_attach_database or (5) expand_filename2 function.

The weakness was shared 10/03/2007 by Adriano Lima with RISE Security (Website). The advisory is shared for download at vupen.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2007-5243 since 10/06/2007. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at risesecurity.org. It is declared as highly functional.

Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 13840.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36956), Exploit-DB (16844), SecurityFocus (BID 25917†), OSVDB (38605†) and Secunia (SA27058†). The entries VDB-39107, VDB-39106, VDB-39105 and VDB-86082 are related to this item. 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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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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MetaSploit ID: ib_inet_connect.rb
MetaSploit Name: HPLIP hpssd.py From Address Arbitrary Command Execution
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Snort ID: 13840

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Adriano Lima
Organization: RISE Security
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2007-5243 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5243
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39104
X-Force: 36956 - Borland InterBase multiple functions buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 25917 - Borland InterBase Multiple Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 27058 - Borland InterBase Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 38605 - Borland InterBase Multiple Function service attach Request Remote Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1018772
Vupen: ADV-2007-3381

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 01/10/2025 05:28
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (66), 09/09/2018 11:44 (9), 01/10/2025 05:28 (21)
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