RHSA-2007:0336: Moderate: postgresql security update

Published May 8, 2007
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Updated

PostgreSQL is an advanced Object-Relational database management system(DBMS).A flaw was found in the way PostgreSQL allows authenticated users toexecute security-definer functions. It was possible for an unprivilegeduser to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the security-definerfunction. (CVE-2007-2138)Users of PostgreSQL should upgrade to these updated packages containingPostgreSQL version 8.1.9, 7.4.17, and 7.3.19 which corrects this issue.

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/postgresql<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-contrib<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-devel<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-devel<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-docs<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-libs<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-libs<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-pl<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-python<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-server<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-tcl<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-test<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-contrib<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-docs<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-pl<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-python<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-server<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-tcl<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5
redhat/postgresql-test<8.1.9-1.el5
8.1.9-1.el5

Remediation

Event History

May 8, 2007
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2007:0336?

The severity of RHSA-2007:0336 is classified as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2007:0336?

To fix RHSA-2007:0336, update PostgreSQL to version 8.1.9-1.el5 or later.

3

What are the affected versions in RHSA-2007:0336?

Affected versions in RHSA-2007:0336 include all PostgreSQL versions prior to 8.1.9-1.el5.

4

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2007:0336 address?

RHSA-2007:0336 addresses a flaw that allows authenticated users to execute security-definer functions inappropriately.

5

Is database security impacted by RHSA-2007:0336?

Yes, RHSA-2007:0336 impacts database security by allowing unprivileged users to execute arbitrary code.

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