Firebird SQL Server 2.0.0.12748/2.0.1.12855 isc_attach_database memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Firebird SQL Server 2.0.0.12748/2.0.1.12855. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function isc_attach_database. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2007-5246. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, has been found in Firebird SQL Server 2.0.0.12748/2.0.1.12855 (Database Software). This issue affects the function isc_attach_database. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Firebird LI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, and WI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_attach_database function or (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_create_database function.

The bug was discovered 10/03/2007. The weakness was disclosed 10/06/2007 by Adriano Lima with RISE Security (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-5246 since 10/06/2007. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/08/2019).

A public exploit has been developed in Ruby. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 26937 (FreeBSD : firebird -- multiple remote buffer overflow vulnerabilities (91ed69f9-72c7-11dc-981a-001921ab2fa4)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36958), Tenable (26937), SecurityFocus (BID 25917†), OSVDB (45541†) and Secunia (SA27057†). The entries VDB-39180, VDB-39106, VDB-39105 and VDB-39104 are pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
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Nessus ID: 26937
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : firebird -- multiple remote buffer overflow vulnerabilities (91ed69f9-72c7-11dc-981a-001921ab2fa4)
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OpenVAS ID: 59968
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200712-06 (firebird)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Researcher: Adriano Lima
Organization: RISE Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-5246 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5246
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39107
X-Force: 36958 - Firebird isc_attach_database() and isc_create_database() buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 25917 - Borland InterBase Multiple Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 27057 - Firebird 2 Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 45541 - Firebird isc_attach_database() and isc_create_database() buffer overflow
SecurityTracker: 1018773
Vupen: ADV-2007-3379

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

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/08/2019 11:30
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (82), 07/08/2019 11:30 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:F41:103

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