CVE-2015-0243: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 27, 2020
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in contrib/pgcrypto 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 allow remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

7 affected components
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
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Jan 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:29 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2015-0243?

CVE-2015-0243 is a vulnerability in PostgreSQL that allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

2

How does CVE-2015-0243 affect PostgreSQL?

CVE-2015-0243 affects PostgreSQL versions 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.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2015-0243?

CVE-2015-0243 has a severity score of 8.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-0243?

To fix CVE-2015-0243, upgrade your PostgreSQL installation to version 9.0.19, 9.1.15, 9.2.10, 9.3.6, or 9.4.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-0243?

You can find more information about CVE-2015-0243 on Debian's website at http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3155 and PostgreSQL's website at http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1569/ and http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-1.html.

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