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CVE-2005-3656

10.0 · HIGH

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…

Published Dec 31, 2005guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermannCWE-134EPSS 8.90%

Overview

CVE-2005-3656 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann mod_auth_pgsql. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann. Update mod_auth_pgsql 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermannmod_auth_pgsql0Affected

References

Refftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20060101-01-URefsecunia.com/advisories/18304Refsecunia.com/advisories/18321Refsecunia.com/advisories/18347Refsecunia.com/advisories/18348Refsecunia.com/advisories/18350Refsecunia.com/advisories/18397Refsecunia.com/advisories/18403Refsecunia.com/advisories/18463Refsecunia.com/advisories/18517

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3656?

CVE-2005-3656 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann mod_auth_pgsql. It was published on December 31, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-3656?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3656?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann. Update mod_auth_pgsql 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-2005-3656?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3656 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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