#VU10439 Information disclosure in PostgreSQL


Published: 2018-02-09 | Updated: 2018-02-13

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10439

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1053

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description
A vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient security restrictions. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.2.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 10.0 - 10.1


External links
http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-10.html#id-1.11.6.7.5


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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