# CVE-2002-1402: Buffer overflows in the (1) TZ and (2) SET TIME ZONE enivronment variables for PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and earlier allow local users to cause a den

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-01-08 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflows in the (1) TZ and (2) SET TIME ZONE enivronment variables for PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

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## References

- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000524
- http://secunia.com/advisories/8034
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-001.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-165
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-announce/2002-08/msg00004.php
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:062
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103036987114437&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103021186622725&w=2

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