Vulnerability identifier: #VU69545

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-41946

CWE-ID: CWE-276

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Postgresql JDBC Driver
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to application stores files with sensitive information in system's temporary directory. A local user can read the files and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Postgresql JDBC Driver: 42.2.0 - 42.2.26, 42.3.0 - 42.3.7, 42.4.0 - 42.4.2, 42.5.0

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External links
http://github.com/pgjdbc/pgjdbc/security/advisories/GHSA-562r-vg33-8x8h

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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.