CVE-2008-0387 describes an integer overflow vulnerability in Firebird SQL versions 1.0.3 and earlier, 1.5.x before 1.5.6, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.0 RC1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted XDR requests, leading to memory corruption. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 7.8, indicating a critical severity due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete system compromise (confidentiality, integrity, and availability). While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, an exploit for this vulnerability is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 1.5, < 1.5.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.0.0, < 2.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
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