CVE-2003-0901 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

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.

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Sources

Also known as DSA-397, GHSA-8584-8hj6-m5v3.

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