Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the cash_words() function for PostgreSQL 7.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large negative argument, possibly triggering an integer signedness error or buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 6.3.2 |
References
- http://developer.postgresql.org/cvsweb.cgi/pgsql-server/src/backend/utils/adt/ca
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000524
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102977465204357&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5497
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9891
- http://developer.postgresql.org/cvsweb.cgi/pgsql-server/src/backend/utils/adt/ca
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000524
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102977465204357&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5497
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9891
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1397?
CVE-2002-1397 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Vulnerability in the cash_words() function for PostgreSQL 7.2 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a large negative argument, possibly tr...
How severe is CVE-2002-1397?
CVE-2002-1397 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1397?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.