Vulnerability Description
backend/parser/analyze.c in PostgreSQL 8.1.x before 8.1.5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via certain aggregate functions in an UPDATE statement, which are not properly handled during a "MIN/MAX index optimization."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 6.3.2 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20070201-01-P.asc
- http://projects.commandprompt.com/public/pgsql/changeset/25504
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22562PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22584PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22606
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22636
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23048
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23132
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24094
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24284
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24577
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017115
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-117.htm
- http://support.novell.com/techcenter/psdb/59650c03a8bc5ae310cd7898bd106ad2.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:194
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5540?
CVE-2006-5540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). backend/parser/analyze.c in PostgreSQL 8.1.x before 8.1.5 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via certain aggregate functions in an UPDATE statement, which ar...
How severe is CVE-2006-5540?
CVE-2006-5540 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.