#VU58114 Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data in PostgreSQL
Vulnerability identifier: #VU58114
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-311
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.
The vulnerability exists due to the way the libpq process in PostgreSQL handles encrypted connections. A man-in-the-middle attacker can inject false responses to the client's first few queries, despite the use of SSL certificate verification and encryption. The attacker can exfiltrate the client's password or other confidential data that might be transmitted early in a session.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
PostgreSQL: 14.0, 13.0 - 13.4, 12 - 12.8, 11.0 - 11.13, 10.0 - 10.18, 9.6.0 - 9.6.23
External links
http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/postgresql-141-135-129-1114-1019-and-9624-released-2349/
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
