SB2020111817 - Input validation error in postgresql (Alpine package)
Published: November 18, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020111817
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-25696)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to the "\gset" meta-command does not distinguish variables that control psql behavior. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code as the operating system account.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.