Integer overflow in Firebirdsql Firebird
CVE-2026-28214
Firebird is an open-source relational database management system. In versions prior to 5.0.4, 4.0.7 and 3.0.14, the ClumpletReader::getClumpletSize() function can overflow the totalLength value when parsing a Wide type clumplet, causing an…
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.011 (62.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Firebirdsql Firebird — versions >= 3.0.0, < 3.0.14, >= 4.0.0, < 4.0.7, >= 5.0.0, < 5.0.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Vendor Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-28214?
- CVE-2026-28214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Firebirdsql Firebird, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2026-04-17.
- How severe is CVE-2026-28214?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.