CVE-2008-0467
CVE-2008-0467 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: 6% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Firebirdsql Firebird
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Firebird before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.0 RC1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0467?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Firebird before 2.0.4, and 2.1.x before 2.1.0 RC1, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0467?
- CVE-2008-0467 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0467 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0467?
- CVE-2008-0467 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-2008-0467?
- 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-2008-0467 published?
- CVE-2008-0467 was published on 2008-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28596
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29203
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29501
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-02.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=9028&release_id=570800
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=570816&group_id=9028
- http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE-1603
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1529
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27467
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019277
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0300
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39981
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:*:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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