RHSA-2003_314

Vulnerability from csaf_redhat - Published: 2003-11-12 14:13 - Updated: 2024-11-21 22:52
Summary
Red Hat Security Advisory: postgresql security update
Severity
Moderate
Notes
Topic: Updated PostgreSQL packages that correct a buffer overflow in the to_ascii routines are now available.
Details: PostgreSQL is an advanced Object-Relational database management system (DBMS). Two bugs that can lead to buffer overflows have been found in the PostgreSQL abstract data type to ASCII conversion routines. A remote attacker who is able to influence the data passed to the to_ascii functions may be able to execute arbitrary code in the context of the PostgreSQL server. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name CAN-2003-0901 to these issues. In addition, a bug that can lead to leaks has been found in the string to timestamp abstract data type conversion routine. If the input string to the to_timestamp() routine is shorter than what the template string is expecting, the routine will run off the end of the input string, resulting in a leak and unstable behaviour. Users of PostgreSQL are advised to upgrade to these erratum packages, which contain a backported patch that corrects these issues.
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CVE-2003-0901

Buffer overflow in to_ascii for PostgreSQL 7.2.x, and 7.3.x before 7.3.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected products
Product Identifier Version Remediation
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1
Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux
 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1::as —
Vendor Fix fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1
Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux
 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1::es —
Vendor Fix fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1
Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux
 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1::ws —
Vendor Fix fix
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1
Red Hat / Red Hat Enterprise Linux
 cpe:/o:redhat:enterprise_linux:2.1::aw —
Vendor Fix fix
Threats
Impact Moderate
References
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