Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in postgresql (Alpine package)
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-10128 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Local |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
postgresql (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
EUVDB-ID: #VU18422
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10128
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to the EnterpriseDB Windows installer does not remove permissive ACL entries from installed files and directories. A local user can gain unauthorized access to PostgreSQL directory.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionspostgresql (Alpine package): 9.4.4-r0 - 11.7-r0
postgresql (Alpine package):
External linkshttp://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=2b1e41ba04b72d78488d8ed2719c535d19313255
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=7cf139bac41c8f2e1885d5f99334daeaeb059ac3
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
