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A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in PostgreSQL 9.2.2. This affects an unknown function in the library libpq of the component PQprintTuples. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in PostgreSQL 9.2.2 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality in the library libpq of the component PQprintTuples. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/07/2013 as Release 9.2.3 as not defined changelog entry (Website). The advisory is shared for download at postgresql.org. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 03/20/2019).

Upgrading to version 9.2.3 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 (93082†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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• Database Software

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• PostgreSQL

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• 9.2.2

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• open-source

Website

• Product: https://www.postgresql.org/

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