Is CVE-2007-5246 actively exploited?

CVE-2007-5246 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-09.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2007-5246?

CVE-2007-5246 has a CVSS score of 10 (UNKNOWN severity). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

How do I patch CVE-2007-5246?

Patch guidance is available from firebirdsql security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2007-5246.

CVE-2007-5246 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2007-5246?

4 products: firebirdsql firebird, firebirdsql firebird, firebirdsql firebird, firebirdsql firebird.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Firebird LI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, and WI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_attach_database function or (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_create_database function.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Access Vector: network
Access Cmplx: low
Auth: none
Confidentiality: complete
Integrity: complete
Availability: complete
Weaknesses: CWE-119 · Memory Buffer Errors

Metadata

Primary Vendor: FIREBIRDSQL
Published: 10/6/2007
Last Modified: 4/9/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

firebirdsql : firebirdfirebirdsql : firebirdfirebirdsql : firebirdfirebirdsql : firebird

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD