Description
Buffer overflow in to_ascii for PostgreSQL 7.2.x, and 7.3.x before 7.3.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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 | 7.2.1-2woody4 | DSA-397 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-397 postgresql - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-397 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2003:314 vendor-advisory
- 8741 vdb-entry
- CLSA-2003:772 vendor-advisory
- RHSA-2003:313 vendor-advisory
- CLA-2003:784 vendor-advisory
- http://developer.postgresql.org/cvsweb.cgi/pgsql-server/src/backend/utils/adt/ascii.c