CVE-2001-1379
CVE-2001-1379 is a high-severity vulnerability in Guiseppe Tanzilli And Matthias Eckermann Mod Auth Pgsql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Guiseppe Tanzilli And Matthias Eckermann Mod Auth Pgsql
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Description
The PostgreSQL authentication modules (1) mod_auth_pgsql 0.9.5, and (2) mod_auth_pgsql_sys 0.9.4, allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary SQL via a SQL injection attack on the user name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-1379?
- The PostgreSQL authentication modules (1) mod_auth_pgsql 0.9.5, and (2) mod_auth_pgsql_sys 0.9.4, allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary SQL via a SQL injection attack on the user name.
- How severe is CVE-2001-1379?
- CVE-2001-1379 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2001-1379 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-1379?
- CVE-2001-1379 primarily affects Guiseppe Tanzilli And Matthias Eckermann Mod Auth Pgsql. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-1379?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2001-1379 published?
- CVE-2001-1379 was published on 2001-08-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-02:03.mod_auth_pgsql.asc
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2001-q3/0040.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000427
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=99911895901812&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-124.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7054.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3251
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3253
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7059
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann:mod_auth_pgsql:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:guiseppe_tanzilli_and_matthias_eckermann:mod_auth_pgsql:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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