SB2020122804 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for libpq

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SB2020122804 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 update for libpq

Published: December 28, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020122804
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25694)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack or observe clear-text transmissions and downgrade connection security settings.


2) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25696)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the "\gset" meta-command does not distinguish variables that control psql behavior. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code as the operating system account.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References