Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Firebirdsql | Firebird | 2.1.3 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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-4058ExploitVendor Advisory
- 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/85daef257831d904479cExploit
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windExploit
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-11
- 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-4058ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2647
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2648
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/58393
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2492?
CVE-2013-2492 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2013-2492?
CVE-2013-2492 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-2492?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Firebirdsql Firebird, Microsoft Windows.