CVE-2007-4664: firebirdsql firebird Improper Input Validation

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2007-4664 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in firebirdsql firebird. EPSS estimates a 1.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 79.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 04-09-2007
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the (1) attach database and (2) create database functionality in Firebird before 2.0.2, when a filename exceeds MAX_PATH_LEN, has unknown impact and attack vectors, aka CORE-1405.

• CWE-20Improper Input ValidationThe product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.
• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.