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
Subscribe 		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:

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 - 42.2.26, 42.3.0 - 42.3.7, 42.4.0 - 42.4.2

CPE2.3 External links

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

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?



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