SB2025041748 - Fedora 40 update for pgbouncer



SB2025041748 - Fedora 40 update for pgbouncer

Published: April 17, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2025041748
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) Weak password requirements (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-2291)

The vulnerability allows an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability exists due to password can be used past its expiration as auth_query is not taking into account Postgre's VALID UNTIL value. An attacker with knowledge of an expired password can successfully login to the application.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.