CVE-2005-3656 Other in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the mod_auth_pgsql logging functions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2005-3656?

CVE-2005-3656 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in logging functions in mod_auth_pgsql before 2.0.3, when used for user authentication against a PostgreSQL database, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated via the username.

Weakness: CWE-134

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3656?

It affects 1 product.

Linux distribution packages (16)
mod_auth_pgsql Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::asAll versions0:2.0.1-4.ent.1
mod_auth_pgsql-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::asAll versions0:2.0.1-4.ent.1
mod_auth_pgsql Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktopAll versions0:2.0.1-4.ent.1
mod_auth_pgsql-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktopAll versions0:2.0.1-4.ent.1
mod_auth_pgsql Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::esAll versions0:2.0.1-4.ent.1
mod_auth_pgsql-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::esAll versions0:2.0.1-4.ent.1
mod_auth_pgsql Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::wsAll versions0:2.0.1-4.ent.1
mod_auth_pgsql-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:3::wsAll versions0:2.0.1-4.ent.1
mod_auth_pgsql Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::asAll versions0:2.0.1-7.1
mod_auth_pgsql-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::asAll versions0:2.0.1-7.1
mod_auth_pgsql Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktopAll versions0:2.0.1-7.1
mod_auth_pgsql-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktopAll versions0:2.0.1-7.1
mod_auth_pgsql Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::esAll versions0:2.0.1-7.1
mod_auth_pgsql-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::esAll versions0:2.0.1-7.1
mod_auth_pgsql Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::wsAll versions0:2.0.1-7.1
mod_auth_pgsql-debuginfo Red Hat:enterprise_linux:4::wsAll versions0:2.0.1-7.1

Products include Guiseppe Tanzilli and Matthias Eckermann Mod Auth Pgsql.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3656?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2005-3656 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3656 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-935-1, GHSA-8p45-xmrj-4v5c, RHSA-2006:0164.

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