PostgreSQL up to 1.5.2 objects.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PostgreSQL up to 1.5.2. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file objects.c. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-4575. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in PostgreSQL up to 1.5.2 (Database Software). This affects an unknown function of the file objects.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The add_database function in objects.c in the pgbouncer pooler 1.5.2 for PostgreSQL allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a long database name in a request.

The weakness was presented 11/02/2012 by Marko Kreen as #692103 as not defined bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared at bugs.debian.org. The public release was coordinated in cooperation with the project team. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-4575 since 08/21/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

The exploit is shared for download at bugs.debian.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 1.5.3-1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 56371†), OSVDB (87560†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40741†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 903102
OpenVAS Name: PostgreSQL PgBouncer Denial of Service Vulnerability (Win)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PostgreSQL 1.5.3-1

Timelineinfo

08/21/2012 🔍
09/10/2012 +20 days 🔍
09/10/2012 +0 days 🔍
11/02/2012 +53 days 🔍
11/18/2012 +16 days 🔍
11/20/2012 +2 days 🔍
11/23/2012 +3 days 🔍
07/30/2013 +249 days 🔍
05/06/2017 +1376 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: #692103
Researcher: Marko Kreen
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-4575 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-4575
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6993
SecurityFocus: 56371 - PgBouncer 'add_database()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 87560
Vulnerability Center: 40741 - Pgbouncer 1.5.2 for PostgreSQL Remote Denial of Service via a Crafted Request, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 11/23/2012 17:03
Updated: 05/06/2017 20:04
Changes: 11/23/2012 17:03 (47), 05/06/2017 20:04 (25)
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Cache ID: 216:629:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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