CVE-2008-1880 The default configuration of Firebird before 2.0.3.12981.0-r6 on Gentoo Linux sets the ISC_PASSWORD environment variable before starting Firebird, which allows remote attackers to bypass SYSDBA authen...
MediumCVSS 5.0
EPSS 2.1%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
The default configuration of Firebird before 2.0.3.12981.0-r6 on Gentoo Linux sets the ISC_PASSWORD environment variable before starting Firebird, which allows remote attackers to bypass SYSDBA authentication and obtain sensitive database information via an empty password.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| firebird | <= 2.0.3.12981.0 | No fix listed |
| firebird | = 2.0.3.12981.0 | No fix listed |
References
- bugs.gentoo.org
- 30162 third-party-advisory vendor-advisory
- GLSA-200805-06 vendor-advisory
- 29123 vdb-entry
- firebird-sysdba-unath-access(42299) vdb-entry