CVE-2007-4992 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Firebird SQL 2.0.2, specifically within the process_packet function of fbserver.exe. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted, excessively long request to TCP port 3050. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability presents a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its age and high severity, there is no public exploit code available in Metasploit or ExploitDB, and it has not been added to CISA's KEV catalog, indicating a lack of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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