CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1400

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the repeat() function for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing repeat() to generate a large string.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to remote code execution, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade PostgreSQL to version 7.2.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the repeat() function for PostgreSQL before 7.2.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by causing repeat() to generate a large string.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS