CVE-2010-1447: The Safe (aka Safe.pm) module 2.26, and certain earlier versions, for Perl, as used in PostgreSQL 7.4 befor...

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CVE-2010-1447 is a flaw in Perl Safe.pm sandboxing, including its use in older PostgreSQL releases. Under certain conditions, an attacker could bypass intended Safe::reval or Safe::rdo restrictions and execute arbitrary code. The sources do not provide a CVSS score or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy PostgreSQL deployments using affected versions or packaged Perl Safe.pm versions. Modern supported PostgreSQL deployments are unlikely to be exposed unless they include old vendor packages or unsupported database runtimes. Treat this as a legacy technology risk. It warrants remediation if old PostgreSQL or Perl packages remain in production, especially in systems handling sensitive data. It is not supported as an emergency internet-wide exploitation issue by the supplied evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PostgreSQL beyond the fixed versions listed in the CVE description.; Update Perl Safe.pm through the operating system or vendor package channel.; Review Debian, Red Hat, Mandriva, and PostgreSQL advisories for platform-specific fixes..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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