#VU31228 Improper access control in PostgreSQL - CVE-2016-7048

Vulnerability identifier: #VU31228

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7048

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The interactive installer in PostgreSQL before 9.3.15, 9.4.x before 9.4.10, and 9.5.x before 9.5.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of HTTP to download software.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 9.5.0 - 9.5.4

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External links
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1378043
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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