SUSE update for postgresql-jdbc

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

Update the affected package postgresql-jdbc to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Realtime Extension: 15-SP3

SUSE Linux Enterprise Module for SUSE Manager Server: 4.2

SUSE Manager Server: 4.2

postgresql-jdbc: before 42.2.25-150300.3.11.2

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2023/suse-su-20230451-1/

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.