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Geoff Keating reported that a buffer overflow exists in the intarray
module's input function for the query_int type. This could allow an
attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary
code as the postgres user.
Geoff Keating reported that a buffer overflow exists in the intarray
module's input function for the query_int type. This could allow an
attacker to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary
code as the postgres user.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.10 karmic | postgresql-contrib-8.4 – 8.4.7-0ubuntu0.9.10 | ||
| 8.04 hardy | postgresql-contrib-8.3 – 8.3.14-0ubuntu8.04 | ||
| 6.06 dapper | postgresql-contrib-8.1 – 8.1.23-0ubuntu0.6.06.1 | ||
| 10.10 maverick | postgresql-contrib-8.4 – 8.4.7-0ubuntu0.10.10 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | postgresql-contrib-8.4 – 8.4.7-0ubuntu0.10.04 | ||
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