#VU89297 Missing Authorization in PostgreSQL - CVE-2024-4317

Vulnerability identifier: #VU89297

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-2024-4317

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
PostgreSQL
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: PostgreSQL Global Development Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in PostgreSQL built-in views pg_stats_ext and pg_stats_ext_exprs. A remote user can read most common values and other statistics from CREATE STATISTICS commands of other users.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

PostgreSQL: 14.0 - 16.2

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External links
https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/postgresql-163-157-1412-1315-and-1219-released-2858/

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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.