PgBouncer 'add_database()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:56371

Info

PgBouncer 'add_database()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 56371
Class: Failure to Handle Exceptional Conditions
CVE: CVE-2012-4575
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Sep 10 2012 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:44PM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: PgBouncer PgBouncer 1.5.2
Not Vulnerable: PgBouncer PgBouncer 1.5.3

Discussion

PgBouncer 'add_database()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

PgBouncer is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to shutdown the server, denying service to legitimate users.

Versions prior to PgBouncer 1.5.3 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

PgBouncer 'add_database()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

An attacker may exploit this issue through readily available networking tools.

Solution / Fix

PgBouncer 'add_database()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

PgBouncer 'add_database()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

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