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CVE-2006-5540

First published: Thu Oct 26 2006(Updated: )

backend/parser/analyze.c in PostgreSQL 8.1.x before 8.1.5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via certain aggregate functions in an UPDATE statement, which are not properly handled during a "MIN/MAX index optimization."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PostgreSQL Common=6.3.2
PostgreSQL Common=6.5.3
PostgreSQL Common=7.0.2
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
PostgreSQL Common=7.2.2
PostgreSQL Common=7.2.3
PostgreSQL Common=7.2.4
PostgreSQL Common=7.2.7
PostgreSQL Common=7.3
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.1
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.2
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.3
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.4
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.6
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.8
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.9
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.10
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.11
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.12
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.13
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.14
PostgreSQL Common=7.3.15
PostgreSQL Common=7.4
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.1
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.2
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.3
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.4
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.5
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.6
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.7
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.8
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.9
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.10
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.11
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.12
PostgreSQL Common=7.4.13
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=8.0.6
PostgreSQL Common=8.0.7
PostgreSQL Common=8.0.8
PostgreSQL Common=8.1
PostgreSQL Common=8.1.1
PostgreSQL Common=8.1.2
PostgreSQL Common=8.1.3
PostgreSQL Common=8.1.4

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/22562

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/22584

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20717

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-5540?

    CVE-2006-5540 is classified as a high severity vulnerability, as it can cause a denial of service through a daemon crash.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-5540?

    To fix CVE-2006-5540, you should upgrade PostgreSQL to version 8.1.5 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-5540?

    CVE-2006-5540 affects remote authenticated users of PostgreSQL versions 8.1.x before 8.1.5 and several earlier versions.

  • What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2006-5540?

    CVE-2006-5540 allows attackers to exploit certain aggregate functions in UPDATE statements to crash the PostgreSQL daemon.

  • Is CVE-2006-5540 exploitable from a remote location?

    Yes, CVE-2006-5540 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.

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