Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.154470
Category:	Databases
Title:	PostgreSQL DoS Vulnerability (Feb 2025) - Linux
Summary:	PostgreSQL is prone to a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability; due to a buffer over-read.
Description:	Summary: PostgreSQL is prone to a denial of service (DoS) vulnerability due to a buffer over-read. Vulnerability Insight: A buffer over-read in PostgreSQL GB18030 encoding validation allows a database input provider to achieve temporary denial of service on platforms where a 1-byte over-read can elicit process termination. Affected Software/OS: PostgreSQL prior to version 13.21, 14.x prior to 14.18, 15.x prior to 15.13, 16.x prior to 16.9 and 17.x prior to 17.5. Solution: Update to version 13.21, 14.18, 15.13, 16.9, 17.5 or later. CVSS Score: 5.4 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2025-4207
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