CVE-2007-3338
CVE-2007-3338 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ingres Database Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Ingres Database Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Ingres database server 2006 9.0.4, r3, 2.6, and 2.5, as used in multiple CA (Computer Associates) products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) uuid_from_char or (2) duve_get_args functions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3338?
- Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Ingres database server 2006 9.0.4, r3, 2.6, and 2.5, as used in multiple CA (Computer Associates) products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) uuid_from_char or (2) duve_get_args functions.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3338?
- CVE-2007-3338 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3338 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3338?
- CVE-2007-3338 primarily affects Ingres Database Server. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3338?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-3338 published?
- CVE-2007-3338 was published on 2007-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/37483
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25756
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25775
- http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/ingresvuln_letter.asp
- http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=145778
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/high-risk-vulnerability-in-ingres-stack-overflow/
- http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/medium-risk-vulnerability-in-ingres-stack-overflow/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472194/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472197/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24585
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2288
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2290
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34995
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34998
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:ingres:database_server:2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ingres:database_server:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ingres:database_server:9.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ingres:database_server:r3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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