#VU20005 Unprotected storage of credentials in PostgreSQL - CVE-2019-10210


Vulnerability identifier: #VU20005

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.1 [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-2019-10210

CWE-ID: CWE-256

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to access credentials in plain text.
The vulnerability exists due to EnterpriseDB Windows installer writes a password to a temporary file in its installation directory, creates initial databases, and deletes the file. During those seconds while the file exists, a local user can read the PostgreSQL superuser password from the file.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 9.4 - 9.4.23, 9.5 - 9.5.18, 9.6.0 - 9.6.14, 10.0 - 11.4

External links
https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1960/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Multiple vulnerabilities in Dell Security Management
OpenSUSE Linux update for SUSE Manager Client Tools
Multiple vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL