CVE-2017-8806
First published: Mon Nov 13 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@debian.org security@debian.org security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/postgresql-common | 225+deb11u1 248 262 263 | |
| PostgreSQL | ||
| PostgreSQL | ||
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| All of | ||
| PostgreSQL Client | ||
| Any of | ||
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =17.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Debian | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://metadata.ftp-master.debian.org/changelogs/main/p/postgresql-common/postgresql-common_181+deb9u1_changelog
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101810
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3476-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4029
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-8806
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-8806
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-8806
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-8806
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-8806
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8806?
CVE-2017-8806 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its potential impact on the security of PostgreSQL installations in Debian and Ubuntu.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8806?
To fix CVE-2017-8806, you should upgrade the postgresql-common package to version 181+deb9u1 or later.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-8806?
CVE-2017-8806 affects Debian and Ubuntu systems that use PostgreSQL with vulnerable versions of the postgresql-common package.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-8806?
A workaround for CVE-2017-8806 includes ensuring that symbolic links are handled securely in your PostgreSQL configuration.
What types of PostgreSQL installations are impacted by CVE-2017-8806?
CVE-2017-8806 impacts installations of PostgreSQL that rely on Debian's postgresql-common scripts for managing clusters.
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