PostgreSQL 6.3.2/6.5.3/6.5.3.1 cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in PostgreSQL 6.3.2/6.5.3/6.5.3.1. Impacted is an unknown function. This manipulation causes cleartext storage. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-1999-0862. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in PostgreSQL 6.3.2/6.5.3/6.5.3.1 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

Insecure directory permissions in RPM distribution for PostgreSQL allows local users to gain privileges by reading a plaintext password file.

The bug was discovered 12/02/1999. The weakness was released 12/02/1999. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0862. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1555 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19148 (PostgreSQL Unspecified RPM Initialization Script Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3744), SecurityFocus (BID 11575†), OSVDB (9494†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12591†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0862 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0862
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15031
X-Force: 3744
SecurityFocus: 11575 - PostgreSQL Unspecified RPM Initialization Script Vulnerability
OSVDB: 9494 - CVE-1999-0862 - PostgreSQL - Privilege Escalation Issue
Vulnerability Center: 12591 - PostgreSQL Insecure Directory Permissions Disclosure of Plaintext Password Files, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 15:39
Updated: 10/22/2025 18:56
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:39 (53), 06/24/2019 16:33 (5), 10/22/2025 18:56 (20)
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