#VU100302 Command Injection in Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server - CVE-2024-43613

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100302

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Microsoft

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

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

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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.