SB2018101916 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in PostgreSQL 



SB2018101916 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in PostgreSQL

Published: October 19, 2018 Updated: June 23, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2018101916
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2006-0553)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to read and manipulate data.

PostgreSQL 8.1.0 through 8.1.2 allows authenticated database users to gain additional privileges via "knowledge of the backend protocol" using a crafted SET ROLE to other database users, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-0678.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.