CVE-2002-1642

Description

PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 allows local users to delete transaction log (pg_clog) data and cause a denial of service (data loss) via the VACUUM command.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11102	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/7657	vdb entry patch
http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-announce/2002-10/msg00000.php	mailing list patch
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html	vendor advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/891177	us government resource third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1642?: CVE-2002-1642 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1642?: To fix CVE-2002-1642, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-1642 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1642 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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