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Gupta SQLBase EXECUTE buffer overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Acertains the version of the remote Gupta SQLBase server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is running a version of the Gupta SQLBase server
which is older than or equal to 8.1.0.

There is a flaw in this version which permits a possible hacker
to execute arbitrary code on this host, provided that
he can make SQL statements to it (usually thru a named pipe),
and therefore escalate rights (and gain LocalSystem rights).

Solution : Upgrade to version newer than 8.1.0
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 6808

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