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CVE-2009-3231

6.8 · MEDIUM

The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.8 and 8.2 before 8.2.14, when using LDAP authentication with anonymous binds, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty pa…

Published Sep 17, 2009postgresqlCWE-287EPSS 7.57%

Overview

CVE-2009-3231 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on September 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The core server component in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.8 and 8.2 before 8.2.14, when using LDAP authentication with anonymous binds, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via an empty password.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
postgresqlpostgresql>= 8.2, < 8.2.14Affected
opensuseopensuse10.3Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00004.htmlRefmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134124585221119&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/36660Refsecunia.com/advisories/36727Refsecunia.com/advisories/36800Refsecunia.com/advisories/36837Refwiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2010-0012Refwww.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/static/release-8-3-8.htmlRefwww.postgresql.org/support/security.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3231?

CVE-2009-3231 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on September 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-3231?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-3231?

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-2009-3231?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-3231 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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