Vulnerability identifier: #VU18423

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-2019-10129

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to read parts of system memory.

The vulnerability exists due memory leak when processing INSERT queries. A remote authenticated user can execute a specially crafted INSERT statement to a partitioned table and read parts of memory.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 11.0 - 11.2

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External links
http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1939/

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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.