PatchTheCVECVE-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 thr
CVE-2007-5243 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting interbase. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
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) is
Why this priority
- Critical severity
- EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 9.3 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 40.1% (top 1%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2007-10-06 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
- Exploit-DB: Borland Interbase - 'INET_connect()' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
- Exploit-DB: Borland Interbase - 'jrd8_create_database()' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
- Exploit-DB: Borland Interbase - 'PWD_db_aliased()' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
- Exploit-DB: Borland Interbase 2007 - 'PWD_db_aliased' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
- Exploit-DB: Borland Interbase 2007/2007 SP2 - 'INET_connect' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
- Exploit-DB: Borland Interbase 2007/2007 SP2 - 'jrd8_create_database' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
- Exploit-DB: Borland Interbase - 'isc_attach_database()' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
- Exploit-DB: Borland Interbase - 'isc_create_database()' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit)
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2007-5243?
interbase: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2007-5243 being exploited?
CVE-2007-5243 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2007-5243 affect?
CVE-2007-5243 affects interbase. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). 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)
How urgent is CVE-2007-5243?
Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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