CVE-2016-0766
First published: Wed Feb 17 2016(Updated: )
PostgreSQL before 9.1.20, 9.2.x before 9.2.15, 9.3.x before 9.3.11, 9.4.x before 9.4.6, and 9.5.x before 9.5.1 does not properly restrict access to unspecified custom configuration settings (GUCS) for PL/Java, which allows attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL Client | >=9.1.0<9.1.20 | |
| PostgreSQL Client | >=9.2<9.2.15 | |
| PostgreSQL Client | >=9.3<9.3.11 | |
| PostgreSQL Client | >=9.4<9.4.6 | |
| PostgreSQL Client | =9.5 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Debian | =7.0 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00049.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00052.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00054.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00056.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00016.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3475
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3476
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1644/
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-20.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-15.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-3-11.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-4-6.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-5-1.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83184
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035005
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2894-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-33
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0766?
CVE-2016-0766 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0766?
To fix CVE-2016-0766, you should upgrade PostgreSQL to a version above 9.1.20, 9.2.15, 9.3.11, 9.4.6, or 9.5.1.
What versions of PostgreSQL are affected by CVE-2016-0766?
Affected PostgreSQL versions include versions prior to 9.1.20, 9.2.x before 9.2.15, 9.3.x before 9.3.11, 9.4.x before 9.4.6, and 9.5.x before 9.5.1.
Can CVE-2016-0766 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0766 can potentially be exploited remotely if proper network security measures are not in place.
What type of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0766?
CVE-2016-0766 affects systems running specific versions of PostgreSQL and some Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Debian.
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