CVE-2003-0901 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in PostgreSQL's to_ascii function, requiring immediate database upgrades.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2003-0901?
CVE-2003-0901 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql, published on 30 Oct 2003. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in to_ascii for PostgreSQL 7.2.x, and 7.3.x before 7.3.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0901?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Postgresql Postgresql.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0901?
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-2003-0901 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0901 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Postgresql Postgresql
Sources
Also known as DSA-397, GHSA-8584-8hj6-m5v3.