CVE-2002-1400 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Postgresql Postgresql
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h9vf-mxh9-5cxv.