CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3656

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in logging functions in mod_auth_pgsql before version 2.0.3, used for user authentication against a PostgreSQL database, allow remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated via the username.

Risk Assessment

The organization is at risk of remote code execution on the authentication server without requiring any credentials, potentially leading to data breaches and system compromise.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade mod_auth_pgsql to version 2.0.3 or later, which fixes the format string vulnerabilities.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in logging functions in mod_auth_pgsql before 2.0.3, when used for user authentication against a PostgreSQL database, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated via the username.

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