Red Hat Software Collections update for postgresql92-postgresql
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-5423 CVE-2016-5424 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 CWE-200 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
postgresql92-postgresql (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Arbitrary code execution
EUVDB-ID: #VU314
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5423
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code,
The vulnerability exists in PostgreSQL. A remote authenticated attacker can cause the target server to crash, disclose portions of server memory, or potentially execute arbitrary code by submiting specially crafted SQL statements containing CASE/WHEN commands.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Install updates from vendor's website.
postgresql92-postgresql (Red Hat package): before 9.2.18-1.el6
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1820
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Disclosure of user information
EUVDB-ID: #VU315
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5424
CWE-ID:
CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists in PostgreSQL. A remote authenticated attacker with CREATEDB or CREATEROLE roles can gain elevated privileges on the target system by creating a specially crafted object name containing newlines, carriage returns, double quotes, or backslashes.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of user information.
Install updates from vendor's website.
postgresql92-postgresql (Red Hat package): before 9.2.18-1.el6
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1820
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
