CVE-2002-1398
UnknownEPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2002-1398 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the date parser for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long date string, aka a vulnerability "in handling long datetime input.". EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the date parser for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long date string, aka a vulnerability "in handling long datetime input."
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 6.3.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 6.5.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 7.0.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 7.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 7.1.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 7.1.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 7.1.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 7.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 7.2.1 |
References
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2002-1398?
Buffer overflow in the date parser for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long date string, aka a vulnerability "in handling long datetime input."
How severe is CVE-2002-1398?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1398 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1398?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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