Ubuntu update for postgresql-10
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2020-14349 CVE-2020-14350 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-426 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system postgresql-12 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component postgresql-10 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component postgresql-9.5 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU45748
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14349
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the database.
The vulnerability exists due to the way PostgreSQL handles search_path during replications. Users of a
replication publisher or subscriber database can create objects in the public
schema and harness them to execute arbitrary SQL functions under the identity
running replication, often a superuser.
Update the affected package postgresql-10 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04 - 20.04
postgresql-12 (Ubuntu package): before 12.4-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
postgresql-10 (Ubuntu package): before 10.14-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
postgresql-9.5 (Ubuntu package): before 9.5.23-0ubuntu0.16.04.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:postgresql-12_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:postgresql-10_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:postgresql-95_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4472-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Untrusted search path
EUVDB-ID: #VU45749
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-14350
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the database.
The vulnerability exists due to the way PostgreSQL handles CREATE EXTENSION statements. A remote user with permission to create objects in the new extension's schema
or a schema of a prerequisite extension can execute arbitrary SQL functions under the identity of the superuser in certain cases.
Update the affected package postgresql-10 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 16.04 - 20.04
postgresql-12 (Ubuntu package): before 12.4-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
postgresql-10 (Ubuntu package): before 10.14-0ubuntu0.18.04.1
postgresql-9.5 (Ubuntu package): before 9.5.23-0ubuntu0.16.04.1
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:postgresql-12_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:postgresql-10_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:canonical:postgresql-95_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4472-1
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
