SB2023081725 - SUSE update for postgresql15

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SB2023081725 - SUSE update for postgresql15

Published: August 17, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023081725
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) SQL injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39417)

CWE-ID: CWE-89 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the extension script @substitutions@, which uses @extowner@, @extschema@, or @extschema:...@ inside a quoting construct. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39418)

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

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to the MERGE command does not properly enforce UPDATE or SELECT row security policies. A remote user can read or update protected data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References