CVE-2016-2193
First published: Mon Apr 11 2016(Updated: )
PostgreSQL before 9.5.x before 9.5.2 does not properly maintain row-security status in cached plans, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a session that performs queries as more than one role.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL Common | =9.5 | |
| PostgreSQL Common | =9.5.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.postgresql.org/gitweb/?p=postgresql.git;a=commitdiff;h=db69e58a0642ef7fa46d62f6c4cf2460c3a1b41b
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1656/
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-5-2.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035468
- http://git.postgresql.org/gitweb/?p=postgresql.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=db69e58a0642ef7fa46d62f6c4cf2460c3a1b41b
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2193?
CVE-2016-2193 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2193?
To fix CVE-2016-2193, update PostgreSQL to version 9.5.2 or later.
What versions of PostgreSQL are affected by CVE-2016-2193?
CVE-2016-2193 affects PostgreSQL versions 9.5 and 9.5.1.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-2193?
The impact of CVE-2016-2193 allows attackers to execute queries as multiple roles, potentially exposing sensitive data.
Is CVE-2016-2193 relevant to all PostgreSQL deployments?
CVE-2016-2193 is particularly relevant to deployments using row-level security features in PostgreSQL.
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