CVE-2006-0105
First published: Tue Jan 10 2006(Updated: )
PostgreSQL 8.0.x before 8.0.6 and 8.1.x before 8.1.2, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (postmaster exit and no new connections) via a large number of simultaneous connection requests.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL Common | =8.0 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =8.0.1 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =8.0.2 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =8.0.3 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =8.0.4 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =8.0.5 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =8.1.0 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =8.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-announce/2006-01/msg00001.php
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news.456
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16201
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015482
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18419
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/327
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0114
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24049
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421592/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0105?
CVE-2006-0105 has a severity classification that indicates a denial of service vulnerability affecting PostgreSQL on Windows.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0105?
To fix CVE-2006-0105, upgrade PostgreSQL to version 8.0.6 or 8.1.2 or later.
Which versions of PostgreSQL are affected by CVE-2006-0105?
CVE-2006-0105 affects PostgreSQL versions 8.0.2 to 8.0.5 and 8.1.0 to 8.1.1 when running on Windows.
What type of attack exploits CVE-2006-0105?
CVE-2006-0105 can be exploited through a denial of service attack that overwhelms the PostgreSQL server with simultaneous connection requests.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-0105?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2006-0105 other than applying the appropriate software updates.
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