#VU10439 Information disclosure in PostgreSQL - CVE-2018-1053

Vulnerability identifier: #VU10439

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1053

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description
A vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient security restrictions. A remote attacker can gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.2.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 10.0 - 10.1

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External links
https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-10.html#id-1.11.6.7.5

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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