Vulnerability Description
PostGIS 2.x before 2.3.3, as used with PostgreSQL, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted ST_AsX3D function input, as demonstrated by an abnormal server termination for "SELECT ST_AsX3D('LINESTRING EMPTY');" because empty geometries are mishandled.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgis | Postgis | >= 2.0.0, < 2.3.3 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00030.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/changeset/15444PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/changeset/15445PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/ticket/3704ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00030.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/12/msg00020.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/changeset/15444PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/changeset/15445PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/ticket/3704ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18359?
CVE-2017-18359 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). PostGIS 2.x before 2.3.3, as used with PostgreSQL, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted ST_AsX3D function input, as demonstrated by an abnormal server termination for "SELE...
How severe is CVE-2017-18359?
CVE-2017-18359 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18359?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgis Postgis, Debian Debian Linux.