Security readout for executives and security teams
A very old flaw in Interbase 6 SuperServer on Linux lets someone crash the database by sending a query that contains null (zero) bytes. The impact is a service outage rather than data theft. Modern environments rarely run this legacy version, so business impact is limited to organizations still operating unsupported Interbase 6 installations. Exposure is limited to legacy environments still running Interbase 6 SuperServer on Linux with the database port reachable by untrusted or authenticated clients. Modern replacements (Firebird, current InterBase releases) are unlikely to share this specific defect, but that is not confirmed by the bundled sources. Low priority for most organizations. Only material if the business still depends on Interbase 6 SuperServer on Linux; in that case, prioritize replacing or isolating the legacy database rather than treating this single CVE as urgent. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Interbase 6 SuperServer for Linux instances still in service.; Restrict database network access to trusted application hosts via firewall or ACL.; Consult the current vendor (Embarcadero InterBase) or migrate to a supported release for guidance..
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- interbase-query-dos(5205)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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