68436 : PostgreSQL PL perl / Tcl SECURITY DEFINER Function Crafted Script Code Execution Remote Privilege Escalation
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2010-10-01

Description

PostgreSQL contains a flaw that may allow an attacker to gain access to unauthorized privileges. The issue is triggered when the PL/perl and PL/Tcl implementations fail to properly prevent different SQL users from executing scripts in the same session, allowing a remote authenticated attacker to use crafted script code in a SECURITY DEFINER function to gain elevated privileges, allowing the execution of SQL code with the privileges of the initial user.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Solution: Upgrade
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: Vendor Verified
OSVDB: Authentication Required

Solution

Upgrade to version 9.0.1, 8.4.5, 8.3.12, 8.2.18, 8.1.22, 8.0.26, or 7.4.30 or higher, as they have been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

PostgreSQL, Inc.	PostgreSQL	8.4.4
		8.3.11
		9.0.0
		8.2.17
		8.1.21
		8.0.25
		7.4.29

References

Tools & Filters

	49803

Credit

Tim Bunce

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 6.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2010-10-07 | Disagree?

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