CVE-2005-0247

What it is

Multiple buffer overflows in gram.y for PostgreSQL 8.0.1 and earlier may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large number of variables in a SQL statement being handled by the read_sql_construct function, (2) a large number of INTO variables in a SELECT statement being handled by the make_select_stmt function, (3) a large number of arbitrary variables in a SELECT statement being handled by the make_select_stmt function, and (4) a large number of INTO variables in a FETCH statement being handled by the make_fetch_stmt function, a different set of vulnerabilities than CVE-2005-0245.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a login. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

3.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2005-05-02 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:10 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 3.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2005-05-02 04:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:10 UTC

Exploit probability

3.5% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-119 · Buffer errors

Record status

Modified

Affected

• PostgreSQL 7.2
• PostgreSQL 7.2.1
• PostgreSQL 7.2.2
• PostgreSQL 7.2.3
• PostgreSQL 7.2.4
• PostgreSQL 7.2.5
• PostgreSQL 7.2.6
• PostgreSQL 7.2.7

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

Single

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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