Firebird SQL process_packet() buffer overflow
| firebirdsql-processpacket-bo (37079) |  High Risk |
Description:
Firebird SQL is vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking by the process_packet() function. By sending an overly long request to TCP port 3050, a remote attacker could overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system with SYSTEM privileges.
Platforms Affected:
- FirebirdSQL, Firebird 2.0.2
- Gentoo, Linux
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Firebird SQL (2.0.3 or later), available from the Firebird SQL Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- Firebird SQL Web site, Firebird SQL 2.0.3 Release Notes at http://www.firebirdsql.org/rlsnotes/Firebird-2.0.3-ReleaseNotes.pdf.
- ZDI-07-057, Firebird process_packet() Remote Stack Overflow Vulnerability at http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-07-057.html.
- BID-26011: Firebird Process_Packet Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-4992: 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.
- GLSA-200712-06: Firebird: Multiple buffer overflows
- SECTRACK ID: 1018802: Firebird Buffer Overflow in process_packet() Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
Reported:
Oct 12, 2007
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