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Multiple format string vulnerabilities in logging...

High severity Unreviewed Published May 3, 2022 to the GitHub Advisory Database • Updated Feb 1, 2023

Package

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Affected versions

Unknown

Patched versions

Unknown

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in logging functions in mod_auth_pgsql before 2.0.3, when used for user authentication against a PostgreSQL database, allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, as demonstrated via the username.

References

Published by the National Vulnerability Database Dec 31, 2005
Published to the GitHub Advisory Database May 3, 2022
Last updated Feb 1, 2023

Severity

High

EPSS score

Exploit Prediction Scoring System (EPSS)

This score estimates the probability of this vulnerability being exploited within the next 30 days. Data provided by FIRST.
(98th percentile)

Weaknesses

Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. Learn more on MITRE.

CVE ID

CVE-2005-3656

GHSA ID

GHSA-8p45-xmrj-4v5c

Source code

No known source code

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