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CVE-2002-1642

PostgreSQL 7.2.1 and 7.2.2 allows local users to delete transaction log (pg_clog) data and cause a denial of service (data loss) via the VACUUM command.

Severity
High 7.2
Published
3 Oct 2002
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
16 Oct 2026
Exploit chance
0.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 38% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read data · Change data · Take it down
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PostgreSQLServers and applications · cpe:a:postgresql:postgresql
  • Version 7.2
  • Version 7.2.1
  • Version 7.2.2

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1642
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-1642