Information disclosure in Postgresql JDBC Driver



Published: 2022-11-23
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2022-41946
CWE-ID CWE-276
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Postgresql JDBC Driver
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU69545

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41946

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application stores files with sensitive information in system's temporary directory. A local user can read the files and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Postgresql JDBC Driver: 42.2.0 - 42.5.0

External links

http://github.com/pgjdbc/pgjdbc/security/advisories/GHSA-562r-vg33-8x8h


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.



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