CVE-2009-3229
UnknownEPSS 2.61%
Last modified
CVE-2009-3229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.4 before 8.4.1, 8.3 before 8.3.8, and 8.2 before 8.2.14 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (backend shutdown) by "re-LOAD-ing" libraries from a certain plugins directory.. EPSS estimates a 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.4 before 8.4.1, 8.3 before 8.3.8, and 8.2 before 8.2.14 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (backend shutdown) by "re-LOAD-ing" libraries from a certain plugins directory.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.4 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.5 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.6 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.7 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.8 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.9 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.10 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.11 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.12 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.2.13 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.4 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.5 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.6 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.7 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36660Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36727Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/support/security.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36660Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36727Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/support/security.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-3229?
The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.4 before 8.4.1, 8.3 before 8.3.8, and 8.2 before 8.2.14 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (backend shutdown) by "re-LOAD-ing" libraries from a certain plugins directory.
How severe is CVE-2009-3229?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3229?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2009-3229?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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