Vulnerability Description
Firebird is a relational database. Prior to versions 3.0.13, 4.0.6, and 5.0.3, there is an XDR message parsing NULL pointer dereference denial-of-service vulnerability in Firebird. This specific flaw exists within the parsing of xdr message from client. It leads to NULL pointer dereference and DoS. This issue has been patched in versions 3.0.13, 4.0.6, and 5.0.3.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Firebirdsql | Firebird | < 3.0.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/commit/169da595f8693fc1a65a79c741724b1bcPatch
- https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/issues/8554Issue Tracking
- https://github.com/FirebirdSQL/firebird/security/advisories/GHSA-7qp6-hqxj-pjjpThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/08/msg00021.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-54989?
CVE-2025-54989 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Firebird is a relational database. Prior to versions 3.0.13, 4.0.6, and 5.0.3, there is an XDR message parsing NULL pointer dereference denial-of-service vulnerability in Firebird. This specific flaw ...
How severe is CVE-2025-54989?
CVE-2025-54989 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-54989?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Firebirdsql Firebird.