postgres-protocol: Unbounded SCRAM iteration count allows a malicious server to cause CPU-exhaustion denial of service
High-risk advisory
Summary
postgres-protocol: Unbounded SCRAM iteration count allows a malicious server to cause CPU-exhaustion denial of service
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for postgres-protocol. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether postgres-protocol is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available. CVSS score: 8.7.
Sources
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