What is the severity of CVE-2016-7048?

CVE-2016-7048 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7048?

To fix CVE-2016-7048, upgrade to PostgreSQL version 9.3.15, 9.4.10, or 9.5.5 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2016-7048?

CVE-2016-7048 affects PostgreSQL versions before 9.3.15, 9.4.x before 9.4.10, and 9.5.x before 9.5.5.

What kind of attack can CVE-2016-7048 facilitate?

CVE-2016-7048 can facilitate remote code execution attacks through the insecure use of HTTP in the interactive installer.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7048?

The best recommendation for CVE-2016-7048 is to upgrade to a secure version as there are no effective workarounds.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7048

critical

9.3

CWE

284

21/9/2016

20/8/2018

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7048

First published: Wed Sep 21 2016(Updated: )

The interactive installer in PostgreSQL before 9.3.15, 9.4.x before 9.4.10, and 9.5.x before 9.5.5 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging use of HTTP to download software.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
PostgreSQL JDBC Driver	<9.1.24
PostgreSQL JDBC Driver	>=9.2<9.2.19
PostgreSQL JDBC Driver	>=9.3<9.3.15
PostgreSQL JDBC Driver	>=9.4.0<9.4.10
PostgreSQL JDBC Driver	>=9.5.0<9.5.5

Remedy

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7048?
CVE-2016-7048 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7048?
To fix CVE-2016-7048, upgrade to PostgreSQL version 9.3.15, 9.4.10, or 9.5.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7048?
CVE-2016-7048 affects PostgreSQL versions before 9.3.15, 9.4.x before 9.4.10, and 9.5.x before 9.5.5.
What kind of attack can CVE-2016-7048 facilitate?
CVE-2016-7048 can facilitate remote code execution attacks through the insecure use of HTTP in the interactive installer.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7048?
The best recommendation for CVE-2016-7048 is to upgrade to a secure version as there are no effective workarounds.

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