CVE-2005-0227 Code injection in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code and escalate privileges by loading malicious shared libraries via the LOAD extension in PostgreSQL.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0227?
CVE-2005-0227 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql, published on 6 Feb 2005. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PostgreSQL (pgsql) 7.4.x, 7.2.x, and other versions allows local users to load arbitrary shared libraries and execute code via the LOAD extension.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0227?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Postgresql Postgresql.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0227?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2005-0227 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0227 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Postgresql Postgresql
Sources
Also known as DSA-668-1, GHSA-x9qg-qjqq-q3gj.