REDHAT-BUG-522084
First published: Wed Sep 09 2009(Updated: )
Quoting upstream PostgreSQL security page: <a href="http://www.postgresql.org/support/security.html">http://www.postgresql.org/support/security.html</a> If PostgreSQL is configured with LDAP authentication, and your LDAP configuration allows anonymous binds, it is possible for a user to authenticate themselves with an empty password. Affected versions: 8.3, 8.2 Fixed in versions: 8.3.8, 8.2.14 Severity: A - A vulnerability that is exploitable for privilege escalation without requiring a prior login.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL Common | >=8.2<8.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.postgresql.org/support/security.html
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/postgresql-8.3.8-1.fc11
- http://admin.fedoraproject.org/updates/postgresql-8.3.8-1.fc10
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3231
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-3231
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.3/static/release-8-3-8.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=522084
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-September/msg00305.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-September/msg00307.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36314
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36660
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36727
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1461.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=522084
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-522084?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-522084 is medium as it involves potential unauthorized access through LDAP authentication.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-522084?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-522084, configure your LDAP to disallow anonymous binds when using PostgreSQL.
Which versions of PostgreSQL are affected by REDHAT-BUG-522084?
PostgreSQL versions 8.2 to 8.3 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-522084.
What type of authentication vulnerability is described in REDHAT-BUG-522084?
REDHAT-BUG-522084 describes a vulnerability related to LDAP authentication allowing for anonymous binds.
Is REDHAT-BUG-522084 applicable to non-LDAP authentication?
No, REDHAT-BUG-522084 specifically pertains to PostgreSQL configured with LDAP authentication.
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