CVE-2015-5288
UnknownEPSS 4.57%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5288 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The crypt function in contrib/pgcrypto in PostgreSQL before 9.0.23, 9.1.x before 9.1.19, 9.2.x before 9.2.14, 9.3.x before 9.3.10, and 9.4.x before 9.4.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) or read arbitrary server memory via a "too-short" salt.. EPSS estimates a 4.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The crypt function in contrib/pgcrypto in PostgreSQL before 9.0.23, 9.1.x before 9.1.19, 9.2.x before 9.2.14, 9.3.x before 9.3.10, and 9.4.x before 9.4.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) or read arbitrary server memory via a "too-short" salt.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | <= 9.0.22 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.4 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.5 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.6 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.7 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.8 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.9 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.10 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.11 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.12 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.13 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.14 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.15 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.16 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.17 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.1.18 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.4 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.5 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.6 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.7 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.8 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.9 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.10 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.11 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.12 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2.13 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.4 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.5 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.6 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.7 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.8 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3.9 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.4.0 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.4.1 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.4.2 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.4.3 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.4.4 |
References
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1615/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-5.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1615/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/9.4/static/release-9-4-5.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5288?
The crypt function in contrib/pgcrypto in PostgreSQL before 9.0.23, 9.1.x before 9.1.19, 9.2.x before 9.2.14, 9.3.x before 9.3.10, and 9.4.x before 9.4.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) or read arbitrary server memory via a "too-short" salt.
How severe is CVE-2015-5288?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5288 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5288?
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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