Vulnerability identifier: #VU48437

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25694

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions. A remote attacker can perform a man-in-the-middle attack or observe clear-text transmissions and downgrade connection security settings.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 13.0, 12.0 - 12.4, 11.0 - 11.9, 10.0 - 10.14, 9.6.0 - 9.6.19, 9.5.0 - 9.5.23

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External links
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1894423
http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/postgresql-131-125-1110-1015-9620-and-9524-released-2111/

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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