SB2016100602 - OpenSUSE Linux update for postgresql94
Published: October 6, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016100602
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Arbitrary code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5423)
CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption
CVSSv4: 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
The 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.
2) Disclosure of user information (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5424)
CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor
CVSSv4: 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
The 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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.