#VU48438 Input validation error in PostgreSQL - CVE-2020-25696

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#VU48438 Input validation error in PostgreSQL - CVE-2020-25696

Published: November 16, 2020 / Updated: November 16, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU48438
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25696
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Software vendor:
PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to the "\gset" meta-command does not distinguish variables that control psql behavior. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code as the operating system account.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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