VDB-7039 · OSVDB 87907 · GCVE-100-7039

PostgreSQL 9.1.4 PGSemaphoreLock privilege escalation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in PostgreSQL 9.1.4. Affected is the function PGSemaphoreLock. This manipulation causes privilege escalation. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in PostgreSQL 9.1.4 (Database Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function PGSemaphoreLock. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privilege escalation vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 06/04/2012 by Tom Lane (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at postgresql.org. The attack can be launched remotely. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

Upgrading to version 9.1.4 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at postgresql.org. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (87907†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PostgreSQL 9.1.4

Timelineinfo

06/04/2012 🔍
06/04/2012 +0 days 🔍
11/28/2012 +177 days 🔍
11/30/2012 +2 days 🔍
05/02/2018 +1979 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: postgresql.org
Researcher: Tom Lane
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7039
OSVDB: 87907

Entryinfo

Created: 11/30/2012 11:09
Updated: 05/02/2018 09:07
Changes: 11/30/2012 11:09 (42), 05/02/2018 09:07 (1)
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Committer: stfr
Cache ID: 216::103

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