CVE-2009-2943
UnknownEPSS 2.21%
Last modified
CVE-2009-2943 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The postgresql-ocaml bindings 1.5.4, 1.7.0, and 1.12.1 for PostgreSQL libpq do not properly support the PQescapeStringConn function, which might allow remote attackers to leverage escaping issues involving multibyte character encodings.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The postgresql-ocaml bindings 1.5.4, 1.7.0, and 1.12.1 for PostgreSQL libpq do not properly support the PQescapeStringConn function, which might allow remote attackers to leverage escaping issues involving multibyte character encodings.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ocaml | Postgresql-Ocaml | 1.5.4 |
| Ocaml | Postgresql-Ocaml | 1.7.0 |
| Ocaml | Postgresql-Ocaml | 1.12.1 |
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Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-2943?
The postgresql-ocaml bindings 1.5.4, 1.7.0, and 1.12.1 for PostgreSQL libpq do not properly support the PQescapeStringConn function, which might allow remote attackers to leverage escaping issues involving multibyte character encodings.
How severe is CVE-2009-2943?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2943 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2943?
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