CVE-2007-4666
CVE-2007-4666 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Firebirdsql Firebird
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the server in Firebird before 2.0.2, when a Superserver/TCP/IP environment is configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via "large network packets with garbage", aka CORE-1397.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4666?
- Unspecified vulnerability in the server in Firebird before 2.0.2, when a Superserver/TCP/IP environment is configured, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via "large network packets with garbage", aka CORE-1397.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4666?
- CVE-2007-4666 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4666 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4666?
- CVE-2007-4666 affects Firebirdsql Firebird. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4666?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2007-4666 published?
- CVE-2007-4666 was published on 2007-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26615
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29501
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=535898
- http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE-1397
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1529
- http://www.firebirdsql.org/index.php?op=files&id=engine_202
- http://www.firebirdsql.org/rlsnotes/Firebird-2.0.2-ReleaseNotes.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25497
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3021
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36355
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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