SB2023081725 - SUSE update for postgresql15 

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER

Main Vulnerability Database SB2023081725

SB2023081725 - SUSE update for postgresql15

Published: August 17, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023081725
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 50% Low 50%
  • Low
  • Medium
  • High
  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) SQL injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39417)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL queries in database.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data within the extension script @substitutions@, which uses @extowner@, @extschema@, or @extschema:...@ inside a quoting construct. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request to the affected application and execute arbitrary SQL commands within the application database.


2) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-39418)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges within the application.

The vulnerability exists due to the MERGE command does not properly enforce UPDATE or SELECT row security policies. A remote user can read or update protected data.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References