Multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension

Published: 2024-11-12

Risk	Low
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2024-43613 CVE-2024-49042
CWE-ID	CWE-77
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Other software / Other software solutions
Vendor	Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU100302

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43613

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension. A remote administrator can pass specially crafted data to the application and execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server: 12 - 16

CPE2.3

External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43613

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU100303