CVE-2008-1880

Name: CVE-2008-1880
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-05-12T16:20:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1880 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of Firebird before 2.0.3.12981.0-r6 on Gentoo Linux sets the ISC_PASSWORD environment variable before starting Firebird, which allows remote attackers to bypass SYSDBA authentication and obtain sensitive database information via an empty password.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of Firebird before 2.0.3.12981.0-r6 on Gentoo Linux sets the ISC_PASSWORD environment variable before starting Firebird, which allows remote attackers to bypass SYSDBA authentication and obtain sensitive database information via an empty password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.12%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Firebird	Firebird	<= 2.0.3.12981.0	R5
Firebird	Firebird	2.0.3.12981.0	—

References

Timeline

Published: May 12, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1880?

How severe is CVE-2008-1880?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1880 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1880?

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Source: NVD / NIST