CVE-2019-10164: Buffer Overflow
Any authenticated user can overflow a stack-based buffer by changing the user's own password to a purpose-crafted value. This often suffices to execute arbitrary code as the PostgreSQL operating system account.
Affected Software
Remediation
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redhat/libpqto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:12.1-3.el8 - Upgrade
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redhat/rh-postgresql10-postgresqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 0:10.12-2.el7 - Upgrade
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redhat/PostgreSQLto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.9 - Upgrade
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redhat/PostgreSQLto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.4 - Upgrade
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PostgreSQLto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.9 - Upgrade
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PostgreSQLto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.4
Event History
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this PostgreSQL vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this PostgreSQL vulnerability is CVE-2019-10164.
What versions of PostgreSQL are affected by this vulnerability?
PostgreSQL versions 10.x before 10.9 and versions 11.x before 11.4 are affected by this vulnerability.
How does this vulnerability occur?
This vulnerability occurs due to a stack-based buffer overflow.
What can an authenticated user do with this vulnerability?
An authenticated user can overflow a stack-based buffer by changing their own password to a purpose-crafted value, which can often suffice to execute arbitrary code as the PostgreSQL process.
What is the severity of this vulnerability?
The severity of this vulnerability is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.