Stack-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in PostgreSQL on Windows
CVE-2015-0242

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Postgresql Global Development Group

Status
Postgresql
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2020

What is CVE-2015-0242?

A stack-based buffer overflow is present in the printf function implementations of PostgreSQL on Windows systems. This vulnerability permits remote authenticated users to exploit a flaw by utilizing floating point numbers with excessive precision, potentially leading to a denial of service due to application crashes or, in certain scenarios, allowing the execution of arbitrary code. The affected PostgreSQL versions range from pre-9.0.19 through several 9.1.x, 9.2.x, 9.3.x, and 9.4.x builds, making it crucial for users to upgrade to patched versions.

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Affected Version(s)

PostgreSQL before 9.0.19

PostgreSQL 9.1.x before 9.1.15

PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.10

References

http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-1.html
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http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-0...
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http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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