A remote overflow exists in Firebird. The issue is due to improper handling of database names resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the server to crash resulting in a loss of availability
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Public
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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