CVE-2009-2943

CVE-2009-2943 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ocaml Postgresql-ocaml 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

The postgresql-ocaml bindings 1.5.4, 1.7.0, and 1.12.1 for PostgreSQL libpq do not properly support the PQescapeStringConn function, which might allow remote attackers to leverage escaping issues involving multibyte character encodings.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2943?
The postgresql-ocaml bindings 1.5.4, 1.7.0, and 1.12.1 for PostgreSQL libpq do not properly support the PQescapeStringConn function, which might allow remote attackers to leverage escaping issues involving multibyte character encodings.
How severe is CVE-2009-2943?
CVE-2009-2943 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2943 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2943?
CVE-2009-2943 primarily affects Ocaml Postgresql-ocaml. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2943?
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-2009-2943 published?
CVE-2009-2943 was published on 2009-10-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)