SB2016092902 - SUSE Linux update for postgresql94
Published: September 29, 2016
Security Bulletin ID
SB2016092902
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Arbitrary code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5423)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code,The vulnerability exists in PostgreSQL. A remote authenticated attacker can cause the target server to crash, disclose portions of server memory, or potentially execute arbitrary code by submiting specially crafted SQL statements containing CASE/WHEN commands.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
2) Disclosure of user information (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5424)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.The vulnerability exists in PostgreSQL. A remote authenticated attacker with CREATEDB or CREATEROLE roles can gain elevated privileges on the target system by creating a specially crafted object name containing newlines, carriage returns, double quotes, or backslashes.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in disclosure of user information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.