CVE-2007-6601: High severity PostgreSQL postgresql vulnerability

Published Jan 9, 2008
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Updated

The DBLink module in PostgreSQL 8.2 before 8.2.6, 8.1 before 8.1.11, 8.0 before 8.0.15, 7.4 before 7.4.19, and 7.3 before 7.3.21, when local trust or ident authentication is used, allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2007-3278.

Affected Software

10 affected components
PostgreSQL postgresql=8.2
PostgreSQL postgresql>=7.3.0<7.3.21
PostgreSQL postgresql>=7.4.0<7.4.19
PostgreSQL postgresql>=8.0.0<8.0.15
PostgreSQL postgresql>=8.1.0<8.1.11
PostgreSQL postgresql>=8.2.0<8.2.6
Debian Debian Linux=3.1
Debian Debian Linux=4.0
Fedoraproject Fedora=8
Fedoraproject Fedora=7

Remediation

Event History

Jan 9, 2008
CVE Published
09:46 PM
Jan 10, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-6601?

CVE-2007-6601 has a high severity rating due to the potential for privilege escalation through the DBLink module.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-6601?

To fix CVE-2007-6601, you should upgrade to PostgreSQL version 8.2.6 or later, 8.1.11 or later, 8.0.15 or later, 7.4.19 or later, or 7.3.21 or later.

3

What versions of PostgreSQL are affected by CVE-2007-6601?

CVE-2007-6601 affects PostgreSQL versions prior to 8.2.6, 8.1.11, 8.0.15, 7.4.19, and 7.3.21.

4

Who is at risk from CVE-2007-6601?

Organizations using vulnerable versions of PostgreSQL with local trust or ident authentication are at risk of privilege escalation from remote attackers.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2007-6601?

CVE-2007-6601 allows remote attackers to gain elevated privileges through unspecified vectors related to the DBLink module.

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