Security restrictions bypass in PostgreSQL



Published: 2022-05-12
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-1552
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

EUVDB-ID: #VU63126

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1:

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-1552

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrectly imposed security restrictions in Autovacuum, REINDEX, CREATE INDEX, REFRESH MATERIALIZED VIEW, CLUSTER, and pg_amcheck. A remote authenticated user with permission to create non-temp objects can execute arbitrary SQL functions under a superuser identity and escalate privileges within the application.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 14.0 - 14.2, 13.0 - 13.6, 12 - 12.10, 11.0 - 11.15, 10.0 - 10.20

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/postgresql-143-137-1211-1116-and-1021-released-2449/

Q & A

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