https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q2/115: CVE-2025-4207: PostgSQL GB18030 encoding validation can ad one byte past end of allocation for text that fails validation

Published May 9, 2025
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Updated

Affected Software

1 affected component
PostgreSQL postgresql<17.5, <16.9, <15.13, <14.18, <13.21

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-4207?

CVE-2025-4207 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-4207?

To fix CVE-2025-4207, users should upgrade to PostgreSQL versions 17.5, 16.9, 15.13, 14.18, or 13.21.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-4207?

CVE-2025-4207 is a vulnerability in PostgreSQL related to GB18030 encoding validation which can cause it to read one byte past the end of allocation.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-4207?

The potential impact of CVE-2025-4207 includes the risk of reading invalid memory, which could lead to application crashes or data corruption.

5

Is CVE-2025-4207 exploitable remotely?

There is no specific information indicating that CVE-2025-4207 is exploitable remotely; it primarily affects how PostgreSQL processes certain text inputs.

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