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CVE-2012-1618

7.5 · HIGH

Interaction error in the PostgreSQL JDBC driver before 8.2, when used with a PostgreSQL server with the "standard_conforming_strings" option enabled, such as the default configuration of PostgreSQL…

Published Oct 6, 2012postgresqlEPSS 2.94%

Overview

CVE-2012-1618 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on October 6, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Interaction error in the PostgreSQL JDBC driver before 8.2, when used with a PostgreSQL server with the "standard_conforming_strings" option enabled, such as the default configuration of PostgreSQL 9.1, does not properly escape unspecified JDBC statement parameters, which allows remote attackers to perform SQL injection attacks. NOTE: as of 20120330, it was claimed that the upstream developer planned to dispute this issue, but an official dispute has not been posted as of 20121005.

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.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2012-03/0126.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security/2012-03/msg00024.htmlRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/30/8Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/30/9Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/31/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/02/4Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/11Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/4Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/5Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/04/04/9

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1618?

CVE-2012-1618 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on October 6, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2012-1618?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2012-1618?

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-2012-1618?

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