CVE-2007-5244 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Borland InterBase LI versions 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253 on Linux, and potentially other unspecified versions on Solaris. This flaw allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted, long attach request to TCP port 3050, targeting the open_marker_file function. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit modules are readily available in Metasploit and ExploitDB, indicating a high potential for exploitation, despite a lack of observed active exploitation or community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
li_8.0.0.53CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:interbase:li_8.0.0.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
li_8.0.0.54CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:interbase:li_8.0.0.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
li_8.0.0.253CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:interbase:li_8.0.0.253:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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