PostgreSQL 9.0/9.1/9.2/9.3/9.4 Authentication Timeout double free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in PostgreSQL 9.0/9.1/9.2/9.3/9.4. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Authentication Timeout Handler. Such manipulation leads to double free. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-3165. There is no exploit available. A patch should be applied to remediate this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PostgreSQL 9.0/9.1/9.2/9.3/9.4 (Database Software). It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown part of the component Authentication Timeout Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a double free vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-415. The product calls free() twice on the same memory address, potentially leading to modification of unexpected memory locations. Impacted is availability.

The weakness was shared 05/22/2015 as PostgreSQL 9.4.2, 9.3.7, 9.2.11, 9.1.16, and 9.0.20 released! as confirmed release notes (Website). The advisory is available at postgresql.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-3165 since 04/10/2015. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 83786 (Debian DSA-3269-1 : postgresql-9.1 - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 175412 (Debian Security Update for postgresql-9.1 (DSA 3269-1)).

Upgrading to version 9.0.20, 9.1.16, 9.2.11, 9.3.7 or 9.4.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (103463), Tenable (83786), SecurityFocus (BID 74787†), SecurityTracker (ID 1032396†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-52658†). The entries VDB-75555, VDB-75556, VDB-145996 and VDB-145997 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Double free
CWE: CWE-415 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 83786
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-3269-1 : postgresql-9.1 - security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703269
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3269-1 (postgresql-9.1 - security update)
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Upgrade: PostgreSQL 9.0.20/9.1.16/9.2.11/9.3.7/9.4.2

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Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: PostgreSQL 9.4.2, 9.3.7, 9.2.11, 9.1.16, and 9.0.20 released!
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-3165 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-3165
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-75554

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X-Force: 103463 - PostgreSQL denial of service
SecurityFocus: 74787 - PostgreSQL CVE-2015-3165 Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1032396
Vulnerability Center: 52658 - PostgreSQL Remote DoS via Closing an SSL Session during Shutdown Sequence, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/26/2015 12:12
Updated: 05/19/2022 10:46
Changes: 05/26/2015 12:12 (73), 12/23/2017 13:16 (9), 05/19/2022 10:40 (3), 05/19/2022 10:46 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:842:103

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