Description
Buffer overflows in (1) circle_poly, (2) path_encode and (3) path_add (also incorrectly identified as path_addr) for PostgreSQL 7.2.3 and earlier allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code, possibly as a result of an integer overflow.
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
- CLA-2002:524 vendor-advisory
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2002-08/msg02047.php
- 8034 third-party-advisory
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-hackers/2002-08/msg02081.php
- RHSA-2003:001 vendor-advisory
- DSA-165 vendor-advisory