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CVE-2005-0247

6.5 · MEDIUM

Multiple buffer overflows in gram.y for PostgreSQL 8.0.1 and earlier may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large number of variables in a SQL statement being handled by the read_s…

Published May 2, 2005postgresqlCWE-119EPSS 3.51%

Overview

CVE-2005-0247 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in gram.y for PostgreSQL 8.0.1 and earlier may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large number of variables in a SQL statement being handled by the read_sql_construct function, (2) a large number of INTO variables in a SELECT statement being handled by the make_select_stmt function, (3) a large number of arbitrary variables in a SELECT statement being handled by the make_select_stmt function, and (4) a large number of INTO variables in a FETCH statement being handled by the make_fetch_stmt function, a different set of vulnerabilities than CVE-2005-0245.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from postgresql. Update postgresql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.postgresql.org/pgsql-committers/2005-02/msg00049.phpRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110806034116082&w=2Refwww.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-683Refwww.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-19.xmlRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:040Refwww.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_27_postgresql.htmlRefwww.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_36_sudo.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-138.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-150.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/12417

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0247?

CVE-2005-0247 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2005-0247?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0247?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from postgresql. Update postgresql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-0247?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-0247 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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