CVE-2002-1400 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in PostgreSQL's repeat function allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via large string generation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2002-1400?

CVE-2002-1400 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql, published on 8 Jan 2003. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1400?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Postgresql Postgresql.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1400?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-1400 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1400 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h9vf-mxh9-5cxv.

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