Vulnerability Description
The to_char function in PostgreSQL before 9.0.19, 9.1.x before 9.1.15, 9.2.x before 9.2.10, 9.3.x before 9.3.6, and 9.4.x before 9.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) large number of digits when processing a numeric formatting template, which triggers a buffer over-read, or (2) crafted timestamp formatting template, which triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | < 9.0.19 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3155Third Party Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1569/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-1.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-0-19.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-15.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-10.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-3-6.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3155Third Party Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1569/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-1.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-0-19.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-15.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-10.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-3-6.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0241?
CVE-2015-0241 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The to_char function in PostgreSQL before 9.0.19, 9.1.x before 9.1.15, 9.2.x before 9.2.10, 9.3.x before 9.3.6, and 9.4.x before 9.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (c...
How severe is CVE-2015-0241?
CVE-2015-0241 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-0241?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql, Debian Debian Linux.