SB2017081420 - Information disclosure in postgresql (Alpine package)



SB2017081420 - Information disclosure in postgresql (Alpine package)

Published: August 14, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017081420
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7547)

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

The weakness exists in the pg_user_mappings function due to insufficient security restrictions. A remote attacker can gain access to important data and conduct further attacks.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.