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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-36370
CVE-2023-36370:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability was identified in MonetDB Server versions 11.45.17 and 11.46.0, specifically in the gc_col component. The issue was discovered and reported on June 16, 2023, allowing attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) through specially crafted SQL statements (GitHub Issue, NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability resides in the gc_col component of MonetDB Server and can be triggered through ODBC connections when executing specific SQL statements. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H, indicating network accessibility with low attack complexity and no required privileges or user interaction (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, the vulnerability leads to a complete Denial of Service condition, causing the MonetDB server to crash. This particularly affects the server's availability, as indicated by the high availability impact score in the CVSS rating (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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