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CVE-2013-1899

UnknownEPSS 54.31%

Last modified

CVE-2013-1899 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Argument injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.4, 9.1.x before 9.1.9, and 9.0.x before 9.0.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file corruption), and allows remote authenticated users to modify configuration settings and execute arbitrary code, via a connection request using a database name that begins with a "-" (hyphen).. EPSS estimates a 54.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Argument injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.4, 9.1.x before 9.1.9, and 9.0.x before 9.0.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file corruption), and allows remote authenticated users to modify configuration settings and execute arbitrary code, via a connection request using a database name that begins with a "-" (hyphen).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
54.31%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PostgresqlPostgresql9.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.2.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.2.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.2.3
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.3
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.4
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.5
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.6
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.7
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.8
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.3
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.4
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.5
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.6
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.7
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.8
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.9
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.10
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.11
PostgresqlPostgresql9.0.12
CanonicalUbuntu Linux8.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1899?
Argument injection vulnerability in PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.4, 9.1.x before 9.1.9, and 9.0.x before 9.0.13 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (file corruption), and allows remote authenticated users to modify configuration settings and execute arbitrary code, via a connection request using a database name that begins with a "-" (hyphen).
How severe is CVE-2013-1899?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1899 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 54.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1899?
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