Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the repeat() function for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing repeat() to generate a large string.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 6.3.2 |
References
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-announce/2002-08/msg00004.phpVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000524
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102987306029821&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103021186622725&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103036987114437&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=postgresql-announce&m=103062536330644
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:062
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2002_038_postgresql.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-announce/2002-08/msg00004.phpVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000524
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102987306029821&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103021186622725&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103036987114437&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1400?
CVE-2002-1400 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the repeat() function for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing repeat() to generate a large string.
How severe is CVE-2002-1400?
CVE-2002-1400 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-2002-1400?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.