How severe is CVE-2023-41038?

CVE-2023-41038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-41038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-41038?

CVE-2023-41038 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-2023-41038?

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.

Does CVE-2023-41038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-41038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45573.

When was CVE-2023-41038 published?

CVE-2023-41038 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-41038

CVE-2023-41038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-770.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-45573
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Firebirdsql Firebird
Published: 2024-03-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Firebird is a relational database. Versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.3 and version 5.0 beta1 are vulnerable to a server crash when a user uses a specific form of SET BIND statement. Any non-privileged user with minimum access to a server may type a statement with a long `CHAR` length, which causes the server to crash due to stack corruption. Versions 4.0.4.2981 and 5.0.0.117 contain fixes for this issue. No known workarounds are available.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-41038?: Firebird is a relational database. Versions 4.0.0 through 4.0.3 and version 5.0 beta1 are vulnerable to a server crash when a user uses a specific form of SET BIND statement. Any non-privileged user with minimum access to a server may type a statement with a long `CHAR` length, which causes the server to crash due to stack corruption. Versions 4.0.4.2981 and 5.0.0.117 contain fixes for this issue. No known workarounds are available.
How severe is CVE-2023-41038?: CVE-2023-41038 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-41038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-41038?: CVE-2023-41038 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-2023-41038?: 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.
Does CVE-2023-41038 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-41038 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-45573.
When was CVE-2023-41038 published?: CVE-2023-41038 was published on 2024-03-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:firebirdsql:firebird:5.0:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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