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CVE-2018-1058: Input Validation

First published: Tue Feb 20 2018(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the way Postgresql allowed a user to modify the behavior of a query for other users. An attacker with a user account could use this flaw to execute code with the permissions of superuser in the database.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/cfme<0:5.9.6.5-3.el7cf
0:5.9.6.5-3.el7cf
redhat/cfme-amazon-smartstate<0:5.9.6.5-2.el7cf
0:5.9.6.5-2.el7cf
redhat/cfme-appliance<0:5.9.6.5-1.el7cf
0:5.9.6.5-1.el7cf
redhat/cfme-gemset<0:5.9.6.5-2.el7cf
0:5.9.6.5-2.el7cf
redhat/dbus-api-service<0:1.0.1-3.1.el7cf
0:1.0.1-3.1.el7cf
redhat/httpd-configmap-generator<0:0.2.2-1.2.el7cf
0:0.2.2-1.2.el7cf
redhat/postgresql96<0:9.6.10-1PGDG.el7a
0:9.6.10-1PGDG.el7a
redhat/rh-postgresql95-postgresql<0:9.5.14-1.el6
0:9.5.14-1.el6
redhat/rh-postgresql96-postgresql<0:9.6.10-1.el6
0:9.6.10-1.el6
redhat/rh-postgresql95-postgresql<0:9.5.14-1.el7
0:9.5.14-1.el7
redhat/rh-postgresql96-postgresql<0:9.6.10-1.el7
0:9.6.10-1.el7
redhat/postgresql<10.3
10.3
redhat/postgresql<9.6.8
9.6.8
redhat/postgresql<9.5.12
9.5.12
redhat/postgresql<9.4.17
9.4.17
redhat/postgresql<9.3.22
9.3.22
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL>=9.3<9.3.22
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL>=9.4<9.4.17
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL>=9.5<9.5.12
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL>=9.6<9.6.8
PostgreSQL PostgreSQL>=10.0<10.3
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Redhat Cloudforms=4.6
IBM Security Verify Governance<=10.0
debian/postgresql-10
debian/postgresql-9.1

Remedy

Upstream suggests the following mitigation can be used to protect against this security flaw: https://wiki.postgresql.org/wiki/A_Guide_to_CVE-2018-1058:_Protect_Your_Search_Path

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-1058?

    CVE-2018-1058 is a vulnerability in Postgresql that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

  • How does CVE-2018-1058 affect Postgresql?

    CVE-2018-1058 affects Postgresql by allowing a remote authenticated attacker to modify the behavior of a query for other users, potentially executing arbitrary code with superuser permissions.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-1058?

    The severity of CVE-2018-1058 is rated as high, with a CVSS score of 8.8 out of 10.

  • Which versions of Postgresql are affected by CVE-2018-1058?

    Postgresql versions 10.3, 9.6.8, 9.5.12, 9.4.17, and 9.3.22 are affected by CVE-2018-1058.

  • How can I fix the CVE-2018-1058 vulnerability?

    To fix the CVE-2018-1058 vulnerability, update Postgresql to version 10.3 or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.

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