CVE-2007-3566
HighPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the database service (ibserver.exe) in Borland InterBase 2007 before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long size value in a create request to port 3050/tcp.
Published Jul 26, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-3566 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Interbase (Borland Software).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
66%
Higher than 99.2% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the database service (ibserver.exe) in Borland InterBase 2007 before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long size value in a create request to port 3050/tcp.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| InterbaseBorland Software | 2007 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 26, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
References
- patchhttp://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-07-13
- patch26189
- patchhttp://www.codegear.com/downloads/regusers/interbase
- exploitMSF borland_interbase.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16453
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the database service (ibserver.exe) in Borland InterBase 2007 before SP2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long size value in a create request to port 3050/tcp.
Affected: Interbase (Borland Software) versions 2007. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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