How severe is CVE-2012-5529?

CVE-2012-5529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2012-5529 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5529?

CVE-2012-5529 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-2012-5529?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5529 published?

CVE-2012-5529 was published on 2012-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5529

CVE-2012-5529 is a low-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Firebirdsql Firebird
Published: 2012-11-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

TraceManager in Firebird 2.5.0 and 2.5.1, when trace is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) by preparing an empty dynamic SQL query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5529?: TraceManager in Firebird 2.5.0 and 2.5.1, when trace is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) by preparing an empty dynamic SQL query.
How severe is CVE-2012-5529?: CVE-2012-5529 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-5529 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5529?: CVE-2012-5529 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-2012-5529?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5529 published?: CVE-2012-5529 was published on 2012-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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