HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2007-3338
CRITICAL

CVE-2007-3338

CWE-119Published: June 22, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Ingres database server 2006 9.0.4, r3, 2.6, and 2.5, as used in multiple CA (Computer Associates) products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) uuid_from_char or (2) duve_get_args functions.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2007-3338 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-119): Buffer overflow vulnerabilities can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service by corrupting adjacent memory.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

ingres1 product(s)
database server
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/ingresvuln_letter.asp
PATCHhttp://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/ingresvuln_letter.asp
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/25756
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/25775
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2288
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2290
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/25756
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/25775
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2288
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2290

All References (28)

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http://osvdb.org/37483
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/25756Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/25775Vendor Advisory
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http://supportconnectw.ca.com/public/ca_common_docs/ingresvuln_letter.aspPatch
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http://www.ca.com/us/securityadvisor/newsinfo/collateral.aspx?cid=145778
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http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/high-risk-vulnerability-in-ingres-stack-overflow/
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http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/medium-risk-vulnerability-in-ingres-stack-overflow/
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472194/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472197/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24585
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2288Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2290Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34995
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34998
→
http://osvdb.org/37483

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2007-3338
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-119
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 22, 2007

Related CVEs (CWE-119)

CVE-2007-3911
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CVE-2007-2831
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CVE-2007-3454
10.0
CVE-2007-3999
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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2007-3338 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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