Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU111807

Input validation error in PostgreSQL - CVE-1999-0862

Published: August 17, 2022 / Updated: June 23, 2025

Vulnerability identifier: #VU111807

CSH Severity: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0862

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL

Software vendor:
PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

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

Insecure directory permissions in RPM distribution for PostgreSQL allows local users to gain privileges by reading a plaintext password file.

Install update from vendor's website.