PostgreSQL up to 9.5.1 BRIN Index Page 7pk security

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PostgreSQL up to 9.1.20/9.2.15/9.3.11/9.4.6/9.5.1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component BRIN Index Page Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to 7pk security. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-2193. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PostgreSQL up to 9.1.20/9.2.15/9.3.11/9.4.6/9.5.1 (Database Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component BRIN Index Page Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a 7pk security vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-254. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PostgreSQL before 9.5.x before 9.5.2 does not properly maintain row-security status in cached plans, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a session that performs queries as more than one role.

The weakness was published 03/31/2016 as 2016-03-31 Security Update Release as confirmed news (Website). The advisory is available at postgresql.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-2193 since 01/29/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1211 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90290 (FreeBSD : PostgreSQL -- minor security problems. (97a24d2e-f74c-11e5-8458-6cc21735f730)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 9.1.21, 9.2.16, 9.3.12, 9.4.7 or 9.5.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (90290), SecurityFocus (BID 85786†), SecurityTracker (ID 1035468†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58076†). Similar entries are available at VDB-81609 and VDB-82085. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: 7pk security
CWE: CWE-254
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Nessus ID: 90290
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : PostgreSQL -- minor security problems. (97a24d2e-f74c-11e5-8458-6cc21735f730)
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OpenVAS ID: 11865
OpenVAS Name: PostgreSQL Multiple Vulnerabilities - Apr16 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PostgreSQL 9.1.21/9.2.16/9.3.12/9.4.7/9.5.2
Patch: db69e58a0642ef7fa46d62f6c4cf2460c3a1b41b

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01/29/2016 🔍
03/21/2016 +52 days 🔍
03/31/2016 +10 days 🔍
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04/12/2016 +1 days 🔍
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Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: 2016-03-31 Security Update Release
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-2193 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-2193
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-81610
SecurityFocus: 85786 - PostgreSQL CVE-2016-2193 Security Bypass Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1035468
Vulnerability Center: 58076 - PostgreSQL <9.5.2 Remote Access Restrictions Bypass Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/06/2016 09:08
Updated: 07/12/2022 09:21
Changes: 04/06/2016 09:08 (76), 02/04/2019 12:10 (12), 07/12/2022 09:21 (5)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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