PostgreSQL up to 8.1.1 on Windows Multiple Connection denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in PostgreSQL up to 8.1.1 on Windows. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Multiple Connection Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-0105. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PostgreSQL up to 8.1.1 on Windows (Database Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Multiple Connection Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

PostgreSQL 8.0.x before 8.0.6 and 8.1.x before 8.1.2, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (postmaster exit and no new connections) via a large number of simultaneous connection requests.

The bug was discovered 12/22/2005. The weakness was published 01/12/2006 by Yoshiyuki Asaba (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at archives.postgresql.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-0105 since 01/06/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

After before and not just, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 19 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at postgresql.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (24049), SecurityFocus (BID 16201†), OSVDB (22349†), Secunia (SA18419†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1015482†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: postgresql.org

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01/06/2006 +15 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: archives.postgresql.org
Researcher: Yoshiyuki Asaba
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-0105 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-0105
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1975
X-Force: 24049 - PostgreSQL postmaster connection request denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 16201 - PostgreSQL Postmaster Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 18419 - PostgreSQL Multiple Connections Denial of Service Vulnerability, Less Critical
OSVDB: 22349 - PostgreSQL Connection Saturation Service Shutdown DoS
SecurityTracker: 1015482
Vupen: ADV-2006-0114

Entryinfo

Created: 01/16/2006 11:09
Updated: 04/20/2018 09:41
Changes: 01/16/2006 11:09 (72), 04/20/2018 09:41 (9)
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Cache ID: 216:67A:103

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