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CVE-2007-5243

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Borland InterBase LI 8.0.0.53 through 8.1.0.253, and WI 5.1.1.680 through 8.1.0.257, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long service attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (a) SVC_attach or (b) INET_connect function, (2) a long create request on TCP port 3050 to the (c) isc_create_database or (d) jrd8_create_database function, (3) a long attach request on TCP port 3050 to the (e) isc_attach_database or (f) PWD_db_aliased function, or unspecified vectors involving the (4) jrd8_attach_database or (5) expand_filename2 function.

Security Impact Summary

CVE-2007-5243 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 1 product from borland_software organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

Originally identified in 2007, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.

Published

2007-10-06T17:17:00.000

Last Modified

2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 9.3 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
Availability Impact: COMPLETE

Exploitability Score

8.6

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Application	borland_software	interbase	li_8.0.0.53	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	li_8.0.0.54	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	li_8.0.0.253	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-o6.0.1.6	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-o6.0.2.0	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v5.1.1.680	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v5.5.0.742	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v6.0.0.627	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v6.0.1.0	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v6.0.1.6	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v6.5.0.28	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v7.0.1.1	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v7.5.0.129	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v7.5.1.80	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi-v8.0.0.123	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi_5.1.1.680	Yes
Application	borland_software	interbase	wi_8.1.0.257	Yes

References

http://osvdb.org/38605 ([email protected])
http://osvdb.org/38606 ([email protected])
http://osvdb.org/38607 ([email protected])
http://osvdb.org/38608 ([email protected])
http://osvdb.org/38609 ([email protected])
http://risesecurity.org/advisory/RISE-2007002/ ([email protected])
http://risesecurity.org/blog/entry/3/ ([email protected])
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/10/ ([email protected])
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/12/ ([email protected])
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/13/ ([email protected])
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/14/ Exploit ([email protected])
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/15/ Exploit ([email protected])
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/9/ Exploit ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/27058 ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25917 Exploit ([email protected])
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018772 ([email protected])
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3381 ([email protected])
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36956 ([email protected])
http://osvdb.org/38605 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://osvdb.org/38606 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://osvdb.org/38607 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://osvdb.org/38608 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://osvdb.org/38609 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://risesecurity.org/advisory/RISE-2007002/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://risesecurity.org/blog/entry/3/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/10/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/12/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/13/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/14/ Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/15/ Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://risesecurity.org/exploit/9/ Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://secunia.com/advisories/27058 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25917 Exploit (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018772 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3381 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36956 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For borland_software's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.