SB2023012469 - Amazon Linux AMI update for postgresql92 



SB2023012469 - Amazon Linux AMI update for postgresql92

Published: January 24, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023012469
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Missing Encryption of Sensitive Data (CVE-ID: CVE-2021-23214)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform MitM attack.

The vulnerability exists due to the way PostgreSQL handles encrypted connections. When the server is configured to use trust authentication with a clientcert requirement or to use cert authentication, a man-in-the-middle attacker can inject arbitrary SQL queries when a connection is first established, despite the use of SSL certificate verification and encryption.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.