CVE-2007-3566
CVE-2007-3566 is a high-severity vulnerability in Borland Software Interbase with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 66% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 66% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Borland Software Interbase
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the database service (ibserver.exe) in Borland InterBase 2007 before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long size value in a create request to port 3050/tcp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-3566?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the database service (ibserver.exe) in Borland InterBase 2007 before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long size value in a create request to port 3050/tcp.
- How severe is CVE-2007-3566?
- CVE-2007-3566 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-3566 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 66% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-3566?
- CVE-2007-3566 affects Borland Software Interbase. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-3566?
- 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-2007-3566 published?
- CVE-2007-3566 was published on 2007-07-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-07-13
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2007/07/24/step-by-step-of-how-tpti-07-013-was-discovered
- http://osvdb.org/38602
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26189
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2929
- http://www.codegear.com/downloads/regusers/interbase
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/474561/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25048
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018451
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2642
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35574
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:interbase:2007:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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