CVE-2004-2043

Name: CVE-2004-2043
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-05-01T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.87%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2043 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in ibserver for Firebird Database 1.0 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the InterBase codebase, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long database name, as demonstrated using the gsec command.. EPSS estimates a 11.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in ibserver for Firebird Database 1.0 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the InterBase codebase, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long database name, as demonstrated using the gsec command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.87%

95.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Borland Software	Interbase	4.0
Borland Software	Interbase	5.0
Borland Software	Interbase	6.0
Borland Software	Interbase	6.4
Borland Software	Interbase	6.5
Borland Software	Interbase	7.0
Borland Software	Interbase	7.1
Borland Software	Interbase Superserver	6.0
Firebirdsql	Firebird	1.0

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-06/0027.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108611386202493&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/11756Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19350
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010381
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1014
http://www.osvdb.org/6408Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6624
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5AP0P0UCUO.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10446Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16229
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16316
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2004-06/0027.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108611386202493&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/11756Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19350
http://securitytracker.com/id?1010381
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1014
http://www.osvdb.org/6408Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/6624
http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/5AP0P0UCUO.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10446Exploit, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16229
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16316

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2043?

How severe is CVE-2004-2043?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2043 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2043?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2004-2043?

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Source: NVD / NIST