CVE-2008-0387
CVE-2008-0387 is a high-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Firebirdsql Firebird
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in Firebird SQL 1.0.3 and earlier, 1.5.x before 1.5.6, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.0 RC1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) op_receive, (2) op_start, (3) op_start_and_receive, (4) op_send, (5) op_start_and_send, and (6) op_start_send_and_receive XDR requests, which triggers memory corruption.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0387?
- Integer overflow in Firebird SQL 1.0.3 and earlier, 1.5.x before 1.5.6, 2.0.x before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.0 RC1 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) op_receive, (2) op_start, (3) op_start_and_receive, (4) op_send, (5) op_start_and_send, and (6) op_start_send_and_receive XDR requests, which triggers memory corruption.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0387?
- CVE-2008-0387 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0387 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0387?
- CVE-2008-0387 primarily affects Firebirdsql Firebird. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0387?
- 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-2008-0387 published?
- CVE-2008-0387 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29501
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-02.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3580
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=9028&release_id=570800
- http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE-1681
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2095
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1529
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487173/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27403
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39996
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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