SB2017121921 - Input validation error in PostgreSQL
Published: December 19, 2017 Updated: June 23, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017121921
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2000-1199)
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
PostgreSQL stores usernames and passwords in plaintext in (1) pg_shadow and (2) pg_pwd, which allows attackers with sufficient privileges to gain access to databases.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.