> We have a product, written in Delphi2010, which uses an IBObjects > TIBODatabase object to connect to a Firebird2.5 database. The > TIBODatabase object has properties for username & password, required to > connect. The passwords we're using (SysDBA & two user types) are random > alpha & non-alpha characters, 32-chars long. > > We have reason to suspect (though no proof at this time) that the > security of our DB mayhave been compromised. In way of prevention, we're > putting the question out ... have there been known security issues in > the Delphi/IBO/Firebird chain? Is there an upper limit on FB password > length?
8 characters. So, e.g. masterke and masterkey are treated equal. -- With regards, Thomas Steinmaurer http://www.upscene.com/ Professional Tools and Services for Firebird FB TraceManager, IB LogManager, Database Health Check, Tuning etc.
