Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflows in the (1) TZ and (2) SET TIME ZONE enivronment variables for PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/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=103021186622725&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103036987114437&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-165
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:062
- 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=103021186622725&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103036987114437&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-165
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:062
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1402?
CVE-2002-1402 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflows in the (1) TZ and (2) SET TIME ZONE enivronment variables for PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2002-1402?
CVE-2002-1402 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1402?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.