CVE-2002-0972

CVE-2002-0972 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Postgresql with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflows in PostgreSQL 7.2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the functions (1) lpad or (2) rpad.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0972?
Buffer overflows in PostgreSQL 7.2 allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long arguments to the functions (1) lpad or (2) rpad.
How severe is CVE-2002-0972?
CVE-2002-0972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0972 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0972?
CVE-2002-0972 primarily affects Postgresql. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0972?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0972 published?
CVE-2002-0972 was published on 2002-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

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