How severe is CVE-2007-5246?

CVE-2007-5246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-5246 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-2007-5246?

CVE-2007-5246 primarily affects Firebirdsql Firebird. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5246?

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-2007-5246 published?

CVE-2007-5246 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5246

CVE-2007-5246 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird 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: Firebirdsql Firebird
Published: 2007-10-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Firebird LI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, and WI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_attach_database function or (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_create_database function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5246?: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Firebird LI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, and WI 2.0.0.12748 and 2.0.1.12855, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_attach_database function or (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the isc_create_database function.
How severe is CVE-2007-5246?: CVE-2007-5246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-5246 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-2007-5246?: CVE-2007-5246 primarily affects Firebirdsql Firebird. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5246?: 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-2007-5246 published?: CVE-2007-5246 was published on 2007-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.0.0.12748:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.0.0.12748:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.0.1.12855:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.0.1.12855:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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