CVE-2016-0773: Buffer Overflow
PostgreSQL before 9.1.20, 9.2.x before 9.2.15, 9.3.x before 9.3.11, 9.4.x before 9.4.6, and 9.5.x before 9.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or buffer overflow and crash) via a large Unicode character range in a regular expression.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0773?
CVE-2016-0773 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash PostgreSQL instances.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0773?
To fix CVE-2016-0773, upgrade PostgreSQL to versions 9.1.20, 9.2.15, 9.3.11, 9.4.6, or 9.5.1 or later.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-0773?
CVE-2016-0773 affects PostgreSQL versions prior to 9.1.20, 9.2.x versions before 9.2.15, 9.3.x versions before 9.3.11, 9.4.x versions before 9.4.6, and 9.5.x versions before 9.5.1.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-0773?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2016-0773 by sending specially crafted regular expressions to a vulnerable PostgreSQL server.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-0773?
The impact of CVE-2016-0773 is a denial of service condition that results in the PostgreSQL server entering an infinite loop or experiencing a buffer overflow, leading to a crash.