#VU111795 Input validation error in PostgreSQL - CVE-2003-0901
Vulnerability identifier: #VU111795
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Buffer overflow in to_ascii for PostgreSQL 7.2.x, and 7.3.x before 7.3.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
PostgreSQL: 7.3, 7.3.1, 7.3.2, 7.3.3
External links
https://developer.postgresql.org/cvsweb.cgi/pgsql-server/src/backend/utils/adt/ascii.c
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000784
https://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/index.php?id=a&anuncio=000772
https://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-397
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-313.html
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-314.html
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8741
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
