Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Firebirdsql | Firebird | >= 4.0.0, <= 4.0.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://firebirdsql.org/en/snapshot-buildsProduct
- https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/security/advisories/GHSA-6fv8-8rwr-9692Vendor Advisory
- https://firebirdsql.org/en/snapshot-buildsProduct
- https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/security/advisories/GHSA-6fv8-8rwr-9692Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-41038?
CVE-2023-41038 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 w...
How severe is CVE-2023-41038?
CVE-2023-41038 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-41038?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Firebirdsql Firebird.