CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1642

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

PostgreSQL versions 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 allow local users to delete transaction log (pg_clog) data via the VACUUM command, potentially leading to data loss.

Risk Assessment

Allowing local users to delete transaction log data poses a risk of data loss and may result in system failure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to the VACUUM command for local users and to upgrade to a newer version of PostgreSQL to minimize risk.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 allows local users to delete transaction log (pg_clog) data and cause a denial of service (data loss) via the VACUUM command.

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