CVE-2003-0281: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0281: Buffer overflow in Firebird 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the I...

Buffer overflow in Firebird 1.0.2 and other versions before 1.5, and possibly other products that use the InterBase codebase, allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a long INTERBASE environment variable when calling (1) gds_inet_server, (2) gds_lock_mgr, or (3) gds_drop.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old local-code-execution flaw in Firebird database components before version 1.5. A local user could abuse an overly long INTERBASE environment variable when invoking specific Firebird binaries. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Firebird or InterBase-derived software still exists on servers. Likely exposure is limited to legacy systems running Firebird before 1.5 or InterBase-derived products. Internet exposure is not established by the sources; the described prerequisite is local user ability to influence the INTERBASE environment and invoke affected binaries. Treat this as a legacy-technology risk, not an emergency internet-wide issue. Prioritize confirmation during asset review, especially on shared Unix/Linux servers where local users or compromised service accounts may exist. Mitigation focus: Inventory Firebird and InterBase-derived installations across servers and packaged applications.; Upgrade or retire Firebird versions before 1.5 following vendor or distribution guidance.; Check Gentoo or vendor advisories for corrected package availability on managed systems..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 10:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 14, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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firebird-interbase-bo(11977)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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