Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Firebird database installation-permission issue. Some Firebird binaries were installed with setuid permissions for the firebird account. A local user might use a related buffer overflow or similar flaw to gain firebird-level privileges. The source bundle does not provide a CVSS score, confirmed active exploitation, or specific fixed release. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix-like systems running affected Firebird 1.5.x packages with those binaries present and setuid to firebird. Internet exposure alone is not the main issue; local shell or application-level code execution matters. Treat this as legacy-risk cleanup rather than an emergency, unless affected Firebird hosts still support sensitive business systems or untrusted local users. Prioritize upgrade or decommission planning because old database stacks often carry multiple unresolved risks. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Firebird 1.5.x installations on Unix-like hosts.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for fixed packages or supported upgrade paths.; Remove unnecessary setuid permissions if vendor guidance allows it..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- firebird-fbinetserver-fbserver-bo(25282)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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