CVE-2002-1398: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jan 08 2003(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the date parser for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long date string, aka a vulnerability "in handling long datetime input."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL Common | =6.3.2 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =6.5.3 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.0.3 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.1 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.1.1 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.1.2 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.1.3 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.2 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =7.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-announce/2002-08/msg00004.php
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-165
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_038_postgresql.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103036987114437&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103021186622725&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=postgresql-announce&m=103062536330644
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102996089613404&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102978152712430&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1398?
CVE-2002-1398 has a high severity due to its potential for denial of service and execution of arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1398?
To fix CVE-2002-1398, upgrade PostgreSQL to version 7.2.2 or later.
Which versions of PostgreSQL are affected by CVE-2002-1398?
CVE-2002-1398 affects PostgreSQL versions 7.2 and earlier, including 7.1.x and 6.5.x.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2002-1398?
CVE-2002-1398 can be exploited through sending a long date string to the PostgreSQL date parser.
What is the impact of CVE-2002-1398 on PostgreSQL systems?
CVE-2002-1398 can lead to a denial of service and possibly allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable PostgreSQL systems.
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