#VU90987 Link following in postgresql-common (Debian package) - CVE-2017-8806

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#VU90987 Link following in postgresql-common (Debian package) - CVE-2017-8806

Published: June 4, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU90987
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8806
CWE-ID: CWE-59
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
postgresql-common (Debian package)
Software vendor:
Debian

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper handling of symbolic links in the pg_ctlcluster, pg_createcluster, and pg_upgradecluster script files. A local user can send a specially-crafted request and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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