How severe is CVE-2007-5244?

CVE-2007-5244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5244 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5244?

CVE-2007-5244 primarily affects Borland Software Interbase. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5244?

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-2007-5244 published?

CVE-2007-5244 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5244

CVE-2007-5244 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Borland Software Interbase with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 38% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 38% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Borland Software Interbase
Published: 2007-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Borland InterBase LI 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253 on Linux, and possibly unspecified versions on Solaris, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the open_marker_file function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5244?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Borland InterBase LI 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253 on Linux, and possibly unspecified versions on Solaris, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the open_marker_file function.
How severe is CVE-2007-5244?: CVE-2007-5244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5244 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 38% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5244?: CVE-2007-5244 primarily affects Borland Software Interbase. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5244?: 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-2007-5244 published?: CVE-2007-5244 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:interbase:li_8.0.0.53:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:interbase:li_8.0.0.54:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:borland_software:interbase:li_8.0.0.253:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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