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PostgreSQL Multiple Local DoS Vulnerabilities

low Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 3798

Synopsis

The remote host is vulnerable to a Denial of Service (DoS) attack.

Description

The remote host is running PostgreSQL, an open source relational database. This version is vulnerable to multiple flaws where an attacker with local access can cause the service to stop. Successful exploitation would result in the system being unavailable to legitimate users.

Solution

Upgrade to version 7.3.16, 7.4.14, 8.0.9, 8.15 or higher.

See Also

http://www.postgresql.org

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 3798

Family: Database

Published: 10/25/2006

Updated: 3/6/2019

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 1.7

Temporal Score: 1.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:P

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 3.3

Temporal Score: 3.1

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:F/RL:O/RC:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:postgresql:postgresql

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-5540, CVE-2006-5541, CVE-2006-5542

BID: 20717