CVE-2002-1400: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 8, 2003
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in the repeat() function for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing repeat() to generate a large string.
Affected Software
9 affected components
PostgreSQL postgresql=6.3.2
PostgreSQL postgresql=6.5.3
PostgreSQL postgresql=7.0.3
PostgreSQL postgresql=7.1
PostgreSQL postgresql=7.1.1
PostgreSQL postgresql=7.1.2
PostgreSQL postgresql=7.1.3
PostgreSQL postgresql=7.2
PostgreSQL postgresql=7.2.1
Event History
Jan 8, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1400?
CVE-2002-1400 has a high severity rating due to its potential for allowing arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1400?
To fix CVE-2002-1400, upgrade to PostgreSQL version 7.2.2 or higher.
3
What versions of PostgreSQL are affected by CVE-2002-1400?
CVE-2002-1400 affects PostgreSQL versions 6.5.3 through 7.2.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1400?
CVE-2002-1400 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
5
What impact does CVE-2002-1400 have on PostgreSQL?
The impact of CVE-2002-1400 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the repeat() function.