Firebird SQL Server 2.0.2 fbserver.exe process_packet memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Firebird SQL Server 2.0.2. This impacts the function process_packet of the file fbserver.exe. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2007-4992. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in Firebird SQL Server 2.0.2 (Database Software). Affected is the function process_packet of the file fbserver.exe. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Stack-based buffer overflow in the process_packet function in fbserver.exe in Firebird SQL 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 3050.

The bug was discovered 10/12/2007. The weakness was published 10/10/2007 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at firebirdsql.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2007-4992 since 09/20/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD (estimation calculated on 07/08/2019).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 29293 (GLSA-200712-06 : Firebird: Multiple buffer overflows), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 3 months after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5627.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (37079), Tenable (29293), SecurityFocus (BID 26011†), OSVDB (41543†) and Secunia (SA27982†). Similar entry is available at VDB-39107. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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

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Nessus ID: 29293
Nessus Name: GLSA-200712-06 : Firebird: Multiple buffer overflows
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OpenVAS ID: 59968
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 200712-06 (firebird)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: firebirdsql.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2007-4992 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4992
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-39180
X-Force: 37079
SecurityFocus: 26011 - Firebird Process_Packet Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 27982 - Gentoo update for firebird, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 41543 - Firebird - Process_Packet - Remote Buffer Overflow Issue
SecurityTracker: 1018802
Vulnerability Center: 17134 - Firebird Project Firebird Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution via Port 3050, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 07/08/2019 11:39
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (74), 07/08/2019 11:39 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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