CVE-2007-5246

Name: CVE-2007-5246
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-10-06T17:17:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2007-5246 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.64%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Firebirdsql	Firebird	2.0.0.12748
Firebirdsql	Firebird	2.0.1.12855

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 6, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5246?

How severe is CVE-2007-5246?

Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5246 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST