VDB-8595 · OSVDB 92956 · GCVE-100-8595

PostgreSQL 9.2.1 Query UNION/INTERSET/EXCEPT memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in PostgreSQL 9.2.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Query. Performing a manipulation of the argument UNION/INTERSET/EXCEPT as part of Eingabe results in memory corruption. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in PostgreSQL 9.2.1 (Database Software). This affects some unknown processing of the component Query. The manipulation of the argument UNION/INTERSET/EXCEPT as part of a Eingabe 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 12/06/2012 by Tom Lane as E.3. Release 9.2.2 as not defined changelog entry (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at postgresql.org. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/21/2019).

Upgrading to version 9.2.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (92956†). Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PostgreSQL 9.2.2

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12/06/2012 🔍
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05/06/2013 +151 days 🔍
03/21/2019 +2145 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: E.3. Release 9.2.2
Researcher: Tom Lane
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8595
OSVDB: 92956

Entryinfo

Created: 05/06/2013 17:18
Updated: 03/21/2019 07:16
Changes: 05/06/2013 17:18 (44), 03/21/2019 07:16 (2)
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