CVE-2005-3656

Name: CVE-2005-3656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-3656 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple format string vulnerabilities in logging functions in mod_auth_pgsql before 2.0.3, when used for user authentication against a PostgreSQL database, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated via the username.. EPSS estimates a 8.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in logging functions in mod_auth_pgsql before 2.0.3, when used for user authentication against a PostgreSQL database, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated via the username.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.90%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Guiseppe Tanzilli And Matthias Eckermann	Mod Auth Pgsql	<= 2.0.3
Guiseppe Tanzilli And Matthias Eckermann	Mod Auth Pgsql	0.9.5
Guiseppe Tanzilli And Matthias Eckermann	Mod Auth Pgsql	0.9.6

References

ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060101-01-UPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/18304Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18321Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18347Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18348Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18350Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18397Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18403Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18463Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18517Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015446Patch
http://www.debian.de/security/2006/dsa-935Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200601-05.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.giuseppetanzilli.it/mod_auth_pgsql2/
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=367Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:009
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-January/msg00015.htmlPatch
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-January/msg00016.htmlPatch
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0164.htmlPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16153Patch
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0002/Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0070
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10600
https://usn.ubuntu.com/239-1/
ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060101-01-UPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/18304Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18321Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18347Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18348Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18350Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18397Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18403Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18463Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18517Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015446Patch
http://www.debian.de/security/2006/dsa-935Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200601-05.xmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.giuseppetanzilli.it/mod_auth_pgsql2/
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=367Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:009
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-January/msg00015.htmlPatch
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-January/msg00016.htmlPatch
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0164.htmlPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16153Patch
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2006/0002/Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0070
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10600
https://usn.ubuntu.com/239-1/

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-3656?

How severe is CVE-2005-3656?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-3656 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3656?

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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Source: NVD / NIST