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.

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