CVE-2013-2492
CVE-2013-2492 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 42% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 42% (99th 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 2.1.3 through 2.1.5 before 18514, and 2.5.1 through 2.5.3 before 26623, on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to TCP port 3050, related to a missing size check during extraction of a group number from CNCT information.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-2492?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Firebird 2.1.3 through 2.1.5 before 18514, and 2.5.1 through 2.5.3 before 26623, on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to TCP port 3050, related to a missing size check during extraction of a group number from CNCT information.
- How severe is CVE-2013-2492?
- CVE-2013-2492 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2013-2492 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 42% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2013-2492?
- CVE-2013-2492 primarily affects Firebirdsql Firebird. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2013-2492?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2013-2492 published?
- CVE-2013-2492 was published on 2013-03-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00036.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-03/msg00039.html
- http://tracker.firebirdsql.org/browse/CORE-4058
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2647
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2648
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58393
- https://gist.github.com/zeroSteiner/85daef257831d904479c
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/misc/fb_cnct_group.rb
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-11
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:2.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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