CVE-2005-1409

CVE-2005-1409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Postgresql 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

Description

PostgreSQL 7.3.x through 8.0.x gives public EXECUTE access to certain character conversion functions, which allows unprivileged users to call those functions with malicious values, with unknown impact, aka the "Character conversion vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1409?
PostgreSQL 7.3.x through 8.0.x gives public EXECUTE access to certain character conversion functions, which allows unprivileged users to call those functions with malicious values, with unknown impact, aka the "Character conversion vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2005-1409?
CVE-2005-1409 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-1409 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1409?
CVE-2005-1409 primarily affects Postgresql. In total, 28 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1409?
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-2005-1409 published?
CVE-2005-1409 was published on 2005-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (28)

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