CVE-2009-3231

Name: CVE-2009-3231
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-17T10:30:01.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.8 and 8.2 before 8.2.14, when using LDAP authentication with anonymous binds, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.. EPSS estimates a 7.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.8 and 8.2 before 8.2.14, when using LDAP authentication with anonymous binds, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.57%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 8.2, < 8.2.14	—
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 8.3, < 8.3.8	—
Opensuse	Opensuse	>= 10.3, <= 11.1	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise	10.0	Sp2
Suse	Linux Enterprise	11.0	—
Suse	Linux Enterprise Server	9	—
Fedoraproject	Fedora	10	—
Fedoraproject	Fedora	11	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	6.06	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	8.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	8.10	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	9.04	—

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.htmlMailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.htmlMailing List
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134124585221119&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/36660Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36727Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36800Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/36837Broken Link
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2010-0012Broken Link
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/static/release-8-3-8.htmlRelease Notes
http://www.postgresql.org/support/security.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509917/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36314Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-834-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.us.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1900Broken Link
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=522084Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-September/msg00305.htmlMailing List
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-September/msg00307.htmlMailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.htmlMailing List
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.htmlMailing List
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134124585221119&w=2Mailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/36660Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36727Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36800Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/36837Broken Link
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2010-0012Broken Link
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/static/release-8-3-8.htmlRelease Notes
http://www.postgresql.org/support/security.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509917/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36314Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-834-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.us.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1900Broken Link
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=522084Issue Tracking, Patch
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-September/msg00305.htmlMailing List
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-September/msg00307.htmlMailing List

Timeline

Published: Sep 17, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3231?

How severe is CVE-2009-3231?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3231 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3231?

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