Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for the postgresql:10 module

1) Improper Privilege Management

EUVDB-ID: #VU86275

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-0985

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to late privilege drop in REFRESH MATERIALIZED VIEW CONCURRENTLY. A remote user who is an object creator can execute arbitrary SQL functions as the command issuer.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server for Power LE - Update Services for SAP Solutions: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM 64 - Extended Update Support: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - TUS: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM z Systems - Extended Update Support: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server - AUS: 8.6

Red Hat Enterprise Linux for x86_64 - Extended Update Support: 8.6

External links

http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:1348

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.