Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2007-4666 is a remote denial-of-service issue in Firebird server before 2.0.2 when Superserver over TCP/IP is configured. Attackers could send large malformed network packets that consume CPU and memory. The main business risk is database service outage, not data theft or code execution based on the provided sources. Exposure is most likely where legacy Firebird versions before 2.0.2 run in Superserver mode with TCP/IP reachable by untrusted networks. Systems using vendor-patched distribution packages may differ; verify actual package backports and service configuration. Treat this as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize remediation if Firebird is internet-facing, supports critical applications, or is reachable from broad internal networks. The urgency is lower than remote code execution but meaningful for systems where database downtime affects operations. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Firebird to 2.0.2 or a later supported vendor build.; Apply relevant distribution security updates, including Debian guidance where applicable.; Restrict Firebird TCP/IP access to trusted hosts or private networks..
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- firebird-unspecified-network-dos(36355)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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