CVE-2002-1402: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 8, 2003
·Updated
Buffer overflows in the (1) TZ and (2) SET TIME ZONE enivronment variables for PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
8 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=7.2.1
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-2002-1402?
CVE-2002-1402 is considered a critical vulnerability due to potential denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1402?
To fix CVE-2002-1402, upgrade to PostgreSQL version 7.3 or later where this vulnerability has been addressed.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-1402?
Local users running PostgreSQL version 6.5.3, 7.1.x, or 7.2.1 are affected by CVE-2002-1402.
4
What kind of attack can be executed through CVE-2002-1402?
CVE-2002-1402 allows local users to execute a buffer overflow attack leading to a denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
5
Is CVE-2002-1402 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2002-1402 is specific to PostgreSQL installations, which may run on various operating systems.