CVE-2002-1397: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 08 2003(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the cash_words() function for PostgreSQL 7.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large negative argument, possibly triggering an integer signedness error or buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.2 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =6.3.2 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.1.1 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.1.3 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.0.3 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.1 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =6.5.3 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://developer.postgresql.org/cvsweb.cgi/pgsql-server/src/backend/utils/adt/cash.c.diff?r1=1.51&r2=1.52
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000524
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102977465204357&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5497
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9891
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1397?
CVE-2002-1397 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1397?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1397, upgrade PostgreSQL to version 7.3 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1397?
CVE-2002-1397 affects local users of PostgreSQL version 7.2 and earlier.
What is the impact of CVE-2002-1397?
The impact of CVE-2002-1397 includes potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution risks.
What versions of PostgreSQL are vulnerable to CVE-2002-1397?
Vulnerable versions to CVE-2002-1397 include PostgreSQL 7.2, 7.1.x, and 6.5.3 and earlier.
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