CVE-2012-2655
UnknownEPSS 2.93%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2655 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PostgreSQL 8.3.x before 8.3.19, 8.4.x before 8.4.12, 9.0.x before 9.0.8, and 9.1.x before 9.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) by adding the (1) SECURITY DEFINER or (2) SET attributes to a procedural language's call handler.. EPSS estimates a 2.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PostgreSQL 8.3.x before 8.3.19, 8.4.x before 8.4.12, 9.0.x before 9.0.8, and 9.1.x before 9.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) by adding the (1) SECURITY DEFINER or (2) SET attributes to a procedural language's call handler.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 8.3.8 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.9 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.10 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.11 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.12 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.13 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.14 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.15 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.16 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.17 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.3.18 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.4 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.5 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.6 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.7 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.8 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.9 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.10 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.4.11 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.0 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.0.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.0.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.0.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.0.4 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.0.5 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.0.6 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.0.7 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.3 |
References
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1398/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1398/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2655?
PostgreSQL 8.3.x before 8.3.19, 8.4.x before 8.4.12, 9.0.x before 9.0.8, and 9.1.x before 9.1.4 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (server crash) by adding the (1) SECURITY DEFINER or (2) SET attributes to a procedural language's call handler.
How severe is CVE-2012-2655?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2655 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.93% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2655?
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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