Improper resource allocation - Buffer overflow In postgresql
Description
A buffer overflow flaw was found in the way PostgreSQL handled certain numeric formatting. An authenticated database user could use a specially crafted timestamp formatting template to cause PostgreSQL to crash or, under certain conditions, execute arbitrary code with the permissions of the user running PostgreSQL.
Mitigation
Update Impact
Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.
Ecosystem | Component | Affected version | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|---|
 rpm rhel7 | 0:9.2.10-2.el7_1 | ||
rpm rhel5 | - | - | |
rpm rhel6 | 0:8.4.20-2.el6_6 | ||
rpm rhel5 | - | - |
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