CVE-2005-3656 describes multiple format string vulnerabilities in mod_auth_pgsql before version 2.0.3, a module used for PostgreSQL user authentication. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code, specifically demonstrated through manipulating the username field. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability is critical due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While the EPSS score indicates a moderate likelihood of exploitation, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann:mod_auth_pgsql:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann:mod_auth_pgsql:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann:mod_auth_pgsql:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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