CVE-2015-0241

Name: CVE-2015-0241
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-01-27T16:15:10.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 5.53%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0241 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The to_char function in PostgreSQL before 9.0.19, 9.1.x before 9.1.15, 9.2.x before 9.2.10, 9.3.x before 9.3.6, and 9.4.x before 9.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) large number of digits when processing a numeric formatting template, which triggers a buffer over-read, or (2) crafted timestamp formatting template, which triggers a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 5.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The to_char function in PostgreSQL before 9.0.19, 9.1.x before 9.1.15, 9.2.x before 9.2.10, 9.3.x before 9.3.6, and 9.4.x before 9.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a (1) large number of digits when processing a numeric formatting template, which triggers a buffer over-read, or (2) crafted timestamp formatting template, which triggers a buffer overflow.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.53%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-120

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Postgresql	Postgresql	< 9.0.19
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 9.1.0, < 9.1.15
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 9.2.0, < 9.2.10
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 9.3.0, < 9.3.6
Postgresql	Postgresql	>= 9.4.0, < 9.4.1
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3155Third Party Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1569/Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-1.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-0-19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-15.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-10.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-3-6.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3155Third Party Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1569/Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-1.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-0-19.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-15.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-10.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-3-6.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 27, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0241?

How severe is CVE-2015-0241?

CVE-2015-0241 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0241?

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