CVE-2012-1618: SQL Injection
First published: Sat Oct 06 2012(Updated: )
Interaction error in the PostgreSQL JDBC driver before 8.2, when used with a PostgreSQL server with the "standard_conforming_strings" option enabled, such as the default configuration of PostgreSQL 9.1, does not properly escape unspecified JDBC statement parameters, which allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection attacks. NOTE: as of 20120330, it was claimed that the upstream developer planned to dispute this issue, but an official dispute has not been posted as of 20121005.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL Common | =9.1 | |
| PostgreSQL JDBC Driver | =8.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0126.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security/2012-03/msg00024.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/30/8
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/30/9
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/31/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/02/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/9
- http://www.osvdb.org/80641
- https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=754273
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1618?
CVE-2012-1618 is considered to have a medium severity level due to potential SQL injection vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1618?
To fix CVE-2012-1618, upgrade the PostgreSQL JDBC driver to version 8.2 or later, which addresses the interaction error.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2012-1618?
CVE-2012-1618 affects the PostgreSQL JDBC driver versions prior to 8.2 and PostgreSQL server version 9.1 with standard_conforming_strings enabled.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-1618?
CVE-2012-1618 is a SQL injection vulnerability that arises from improper handling of JDBC statement parameters.
Can CVE-2012-1618 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-1618 can be exploited by remote attackers to manipulate SQL queries due to the improper escaping of JDBC parameters.
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