CVE-2012-3489: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2012-3489: The xml_parse function in the libxml2 support in the core server component in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.20,...

The xml_parse function in the libxml2 support in the core server component in PostgreSQL 8.3 before 8.3.20, 8.4 before 8.4.13, 9.0 before 9.0.9, and 9.1 before 9.1.5 allows remote authenticated users to determine the existence of arbitrary files or URLs, and possibly obtain file or URL content that triggers a parsing error, via an XML value that refers to (1) a DTD or (2) an entity, related to an XML External Entity (aka XXE) issue.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 20:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects older PostgreSQL servers with XML parsing support. An authenticated remote user could use specially crafted XML to learn whether files or URLs exist and may receive some content when parsing errors occur. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, but exposed legacy database systems handling XML should be prioritized. Exposure is most likely in legacy PostgreSQL 8.3, 8.4, 9.0, or 9.1 deployments where authenticated users or applications can pass XML values into database-side XML parsing. Treat this as a legacy database exposure issue. It is not marked as known exploited in the provided data, but vulnerable PostgreSQL versions are old and can leak sensitive environmental information to authenticated users. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected PostgreSQL branches to 8.3.20, 8.4.13, 9.0.9, 9.1.5, or later fixed packages.; Use distribution vendor advisories for packaged PostgreSQL updates, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, Mandriva, and SUSE.; Identify applications that submit XML to PostgreSQL and restrict unnecessary authenticated database access..

Prepared: Jun 27, 2026, 16:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 3, 2012, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_postgresql2CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=849173CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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