Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflows in (1) circle_poly, (2) path_encode and (3) path_add (also incorrectly identified as path_addr) for PostgreSQL 7.2.3 and earlier allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code, possibly as a result of an integer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 6.3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2002-08/msg02047.phpVendor Advisory
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2002-08/msg02081.php
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000524
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-165PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2002-08/msg02047.phpVendor Advisory
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2002-08/msg02081.php
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000524
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-165PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1401?
CVE-2002-1401 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflows in (1) circle_poly, (2) path_encode and (3) path_add (also incorrectly identified as path_addr) for PostgreSQL 7.2.3 and earlier allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possi...
How severe is CVE-2002-1401?
CVE-2002-1401 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1401?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.