CVE-2015-0242: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jan 27 2020(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the *printf function implementations in PostgreSQL before 9.0.19, 9.1.x before 9.1.15, 9.2.x before 9.2.10, 9.3.x before 9.3.6, and 9.4.x before 9.4.1, when running on a Windows system, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a floating point number with a large precision, as demonstrated by using the to_char function.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL PostgreSQL | <9.0.19 | |
| PostgreSQL PostgreSQL | >=9.1.0<9.1.15 | |
| PostgreSQL PostgreSQL | >=9.2.0<9.2.10 | |
| PostgreSQL PostgreSQL | >=9.3.0<9.3.6 | |
| PostgreSQL PostgreSQL | >=9.4.0<9.4.1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3155
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1569/
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-1.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-0-19.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-15.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-10.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-3-6.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-0242?
CVE-2015-0242 refers to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in the *printf function implementations in PostgreSQL before version 9.0.19, 9.1.x before 9.1.15, 9.2.x before 9.2.10, 9.3.x before 9.3.6, and 9.4.x before 9.4.1 when running on a Windows system.
How does CVE-2015-0242 impact PostgreSQL?
CVE-2015-0242 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code by exploiting the vulnerability in the *printf function implementations.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0242?
CVE-2015-0242 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2015-0242 in PostgreSQL?
To fix CVE-2015-0242 in PostgreSQL, it is recommended to upgrade to version 9.0.19, 9.1.15, 9.2.10, 9.3.6, or 9.4.1, depending on the version you are currently using.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-0242?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-0242 in the following references: [1] http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3155 [2] http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1569/ [3] http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-1.html
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