#VU100514 Improper authorization in PostgreSQL - CVE-2024-10979


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100514

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-10979

CWE-ID: CWE-285

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect control of environment variables. A remote unprivileged database user can change sensitive process environment variables (e.g. PATH) and execute arbitrary code on the database server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 12 - 17.0


External links
http://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2024-10979/


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.


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