CVE-2012-4575

Name: CVE-2012-4575
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-11-18T19:55:01.29+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-4575 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The add_database function in objects.c in the pgbouncer pooler 1.5.2 for PostgreSQL allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a long database name in a request.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The add_database function in objects.c in the pgbouncer pooler 1.5.2 for PostgreSQL allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a long database name in a request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.13%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pgbouncer Project	Pgbouncer	1.5.2

References

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=692103Third Party Advisory
http://git.postgresql.org/gitweb/?p=pgbouncer.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4b92112b820830b30cd7bc91bef3dd8f35305525
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/02/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56371Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=872527Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=692103Third Party Advisory
http://git.postgresql.org/gitweb/?p=pgbouncer.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4b92112b820830b30cd7bc91bef3dd8f35305525
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/11/02/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56371Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=872527Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 18, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-4575?

The add_database function in objects.c in the pgbouncer pooler 1.5.2 for PostgreSQL allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon outage) via a long database name in a request.

How severe is CVE-2012-4575?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4575 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4575?

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-2012-4575?

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Source: NVD / NIST