Improper System-Call Error Handling in PostgreSQL
CVE-2015-3166

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Postgresql Global Development Group

Status
Postgresql
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 November 2019

What is CVE-2015-3166?

The snprintf implementation in PostgreSQL fails to handle system-call errors properly, which can lead to sensitive information exposure or other unintended consequences. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit unknown vectors, exemplified by scenarios such as out-of-memory errors. Affected versions include various releases prior to the specified patches, emphasizing the urgent need for updates to safeguard against potential data breaches.

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Affected Version(s)

PostgreSQL before 9.0.20

PostgreSQL 9.1.x before 9.1.16

PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.11

References

http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1587/
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http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.0/static/release-9-0-20....
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http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.1/static/release-9-1-16....
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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