PostgreSQL up to 9.5.1 brin_page_type/brin_metapage_info access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in PostgreSQL up to 9.5.1 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function brin_page_type/brin_metapage_info. The manipulation leads to access control. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2016-3065. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in PostgreSQL up to 9.5.1 (Database Software) and classified as critical. This issue affects the function brin_page_type/brin_metapage_info. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-264. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

The (1) brin_page_type and (2) brin_metapage_info functions in the pageinspect extension in PostgreSQL before 9.5.x before 9.5.2 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and consequently obtain sensitive server memory information or cause a denial of service (server crash) via a crafted bytea value in a BRIN index page.

The weakness was published 04/11/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at git.postgresql.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-3065. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 90290 (PostgreSQL 9.5.x < 9.5.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases.

Upgrading to version 9.5.2 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (90290), SecurityFocus (BID 85784†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-58077†). Similar entries are available at VDB-81609 and VDB-81610. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 90290
Nessus Name: PostgreSQL 9.5.x < 9.5.2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 11865
OpenVAS Name: PostgreSQL Multiple Vulnerabilities - Apr16 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PostgreSQL 9.5.2
Patch: bf78a6f107949fdfb513d1b45e30cefe04e09e4f

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Sourcesinfo

Product: postgresql.org

Advisory: git.postgresql.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2016-3065 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-3065
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-82085
SecurityFocus: 85784
SecurityTracker: 1035468
Vulnerability Center: 58077 - PostgreSQL <9.5.2 Remote Access Restrictions Bypass Vulnerability Allows Information Disclosure and DoS, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 04/12/2016 11:05
Updated: 07/13/2022 15:14
Changes: 04/12/2016 11:05 (40), 06/21/2016 09:23 (23), 07/13/2022 15:04 (6), 07/13/2022 15:08 (11), 07/13/2022 15:14 (1)
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