CVE-2015-3166: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 20, 2019
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Updated

The snprintf implementation in PostgreSQL before 9.0.20, 9.1.x before 9.1.16, 9.2.x before 9.2.11, 9.3.x before 9.3.7, and 9.4.x before 9.4.2 does not properly handle system-call errors, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or have other unspecified impact via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by an out-of-memory error.

Affected Software

15 affected componentsFixes available
PostgreSQL postgresql<9.0.20
PostgreSQL postgresql>=9.1<9.1.16
PostgreSQL postgresql>=9.2<9.2.11
PostgreSQL postgresql>=9.3<9.3.7
PostgreSQL postgresql>=9.4<9.4.2
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=15.04
F5 BIG-IP=17.1.0
17.1.1
F5 BIG-IP>=16.1.0<=16.1.6
F5 BIG-IP>=15.1.0<=15.1.10

Event History

Nov 20, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:50 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Mar 3, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·09:38 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·09:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2015-3166?

CVE-2015-3166 is a vulnerability in PostgreSQL that allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or have other unspecified impact.

2

What versions of PostgreSQL are affected by CVE-2015-3166?

PostgreSQL versions before 9.0.20, 9.1.x before 9.1.16, 9.2.x before 9.2.11, 9.3.x before 9.3.7, and 9.4.x before 9.4.2 are affected by CVE-2015-3166.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3166?

CVE-2015-3166 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2015-3166?

To fix CVE-2015-3166, it is recommended to upgrade to PostgreSQL versions 9.0.20, 9.1.16, 9.2.11, 9.3.7, or 9.4.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-3166?

More information about CVE-2015-3166 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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