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PostgreSQL 'Interactive Installer' Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability (Linux)
Information
Severity
Severity
Critical
Family
Family
Databases
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
9.3
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Solution Type
Solution Type
Vendor Patch
Created
Created
5 years ago
Modified
Modified
4 years ago
Summary
This host is running PostgreSQL and is prone to arbitrary code execution vulnerability.
Insight
Insight
The flaw exists as interactive installer downloads software over plain HTTP and then executes it.
Affected Software
Affected Software
PostgreSQL versions 9.3.x prior to 9.3.15, 9.4.x prior to 9.4.10 and 9.5.x prior to 9.5.5 on Linux.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Upgrade to PostgreSQL version 9.3.15 or 9.4.10 or 9.5.5 or later. Please see the references for more information.