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CVE-2017-18359
PostGIS 2.x before 2.3.3, as used with PostgreSQL, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted ST_AsX3D function…
High7.5EPSS 3.0%
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- mitre
Description
PostGIS 2.x before 2.3.3, as used with PostgreSQL, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via crafted ST_AsX3D function input, as demonstrated by an abnormal server termination for "SELECT ST_AsX3D('LINESTRING EMPTY');" because empty geometries are mishandled.
Scores
| Scored by | CVSS | Score | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDNVD · Modified | 3.1 | High7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
- EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
- 3.0% · top 12% of all CVEs (3 Nov 2026)
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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 7.5.
Weakness
Affected products
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References (5)
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/changeset/15444 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/changeset/15445 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- [debian-lts-announce] 20190131 [SECURITY] [DLA 1653-1] postgis security update (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
- https://trac.osgeo.org/postgis/ticket/3704 (opens in a new tab)x_refsource_MISCx_transferred
- [debian-lts-announce] 20211227 [SECURITY] [DLA 2857-1] postgis security update (opens in a new tab)mailing-listx_refsource_MLISTx_transferred
Sources
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