CVE-2009-2943 describes a vulnerability in postgresql-ocaml bindings (versions 1.5.4, 1.7.0, and 1.12.1) where improper handling of the PQescapeStringConn function can lead to escaping issues with multibyte character encodings. This flaw could allow remote attackers to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems, including various ocaml and postgresql products. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), it is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, requiring no authentication. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ocaml:postgresql-ocaml:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ocaml:postgresql-ocaml:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.12.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ocaml:postgresql-ocaml:1.12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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