Vulnerability Description
The snprintf implementation in PostgreSQL before 9.0.20, 9.1.x before 9.1.16, 9.2.x before 9.2.11, 9.3.x before 9.3.7, and 9.4.x before 9.4.2 does not properly handle system-call errors, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or have other unspecified impact via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by an out-of-memory error.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | < 9.0.20 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2621-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3269Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3270Third Party Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1587/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.0/static/release-9-0-20.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.1/static/release-9-1-16.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.2/static/release-9-2-11.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.3/static/release-9-3-7.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-2.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2621-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3269Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3270Third Party Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1587/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.0/static/release-9-0-20.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.1/static/release-9-1-16.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3166?
CVE-2015-3166 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The snprintf implementation in PostgreSQL before 9.0.20, 9.1.x before 9.1.16, 9.2.x before 9.2.11, 9.3.x before 9.3.7, and 9.4.x before 9.4.2 does not properly handle system-call errors, which allows ...
How severe is CVE-2015-3166?
CVE-2015-3166 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3166?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.