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Debian: DSA-4027-1 Critical: PostgreSQL 9.4 Denial of Service Issue

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Calendar Grey November 9, 2017
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Tackling PostgreSQL exploit leading to service disruptions and memory complications in Debian environments. Update advised.
A vulnerabilitiy has been found in the PostgreSQL database system: Denial of service and potential memory disclosure in the json_populate_recordset() and jsonb_populate_recordset()...
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Summary

A vulnerabilitiy has been found in the PostgreSQL database system:
Denial of service and potential memory disclosure in the
json_populate_recordset() and jsonb_populate_recordset() functions.

For the oldstable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed
in version 9.4.15-0+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your postgresql-9.4 packages.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/



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Package: postgresql-9.4
CVE ID: CVE-2017-15098

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