Description
Buffer overflows in PostgreSQL 7.2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the functions (1) lpad or (2) rpad.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | postgresql | 7.2.1-2woody2 | DSA-165 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-165 postgresql - buffer overflows Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 8034 third-party-advisory
- 20020820 @(#)Mordred Labs advisory 0x0004: Multiple buffer overflows in PostgreSQL. mailing-list
- RHSA-2003:001 vendor-advisory