Vulnerability Description
The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.4 before 8.4.1, 8.3 before 8.3.8, and 8.2 before 8.2.14 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (backend shutdown) by "re-LOAD-ing" libraries from a certain plugins directory.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134124585221119&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36660Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36727Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36837
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270408-1
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2010-0012
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/static/release-8-3-8.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/support/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509917/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36314
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-834-1
- http://www.us.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1900
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3229?
CVE-2009-3229 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.4 before 8.4.1, 8.3 before 8.3.8, and 8.2 before 8.2.14 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (backend shutdown) by "re-LOAD-ing" lib...
How severe is CVE-2009-3229?
CVE-2009-3229 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-2009-3229?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.