PostgreSQL Driver and Toolkit Vulnerable to SQL Injection Attacks
CVE-2024-27304
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What is CVE-2024-27304?
The pgx PostgreSQL driver and toolkit for Go is susceptible to an SQL injection vulnerability due to an integer overflow that can occur when an attacker sends a query or bind message larger than 4 GB. This excessive message size leads to the potential for manipulation, as it results in the transmission of multiple messages controlled by the attacker. To mitigate this vulnerability, users are advised to implement input validation mechanisms that reject queries or bind messages that exceed the 4 GB threshold. Upgrades to versions 4.18.2 and 5.5.4 are necessary to fully resolve the issue.
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Affected Version(s)
pgx < 4.18.2 < 4.18.2
pgx >= 5.0.0, < 5.5.4 < 5.0.0, 5.5.4
Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)
PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.