CVE-2007-2606

CVE-2007-2606 is a high-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Firebird 2.1 allow attackers to trigger memory corruption and possibly have other unspecified impact via certain input processed by (1) config\ConfigFile.cpp or (2) msgs\check_msgs.epp. NOTE: if ConfigFile.cpp reads a configuration file with restrictive permissions, then the ConfigFile.cpp vector may not cross privilege boundaries and perhaps should not be included in CVE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2606?
Multiple buffer overflows in Firebird 2.1 allow attackers to trigger memory corruption and possibly have other unspecified impact via certain input processed by (1) config\ConfigFile.cpp or (2) msgs\check_msgs.epp. NOTE: if ConfigFile.cpp reads a configuration file with restrictive permissions, then the ConfigFile.cpp vector may not cross privilege boundaries and perhaps should not be included in CVE.
How severe is CVE-2007-2606?
CVE-2007-2606 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-2606 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-2606?
CVE-2007-2606 affects Firebirdsql Firebird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2606?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-2606 published?
CVE-2007-2606 was published on 2007-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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