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- USN-3564-1
9/2/2018
USN-3564-1: PostgreSQL vulnerability
First published: Fri Feb 09 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered that PostgreSQL incorrectly handled certain temp files. An attacker could possibly use this to access sensitive information.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-9.6 | <9.6.7-0ubuntu0.17.10 | 9.6.7-0ubuntu0.17.10 |
| =17.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-9.5 | <9.5.11-0ubuntu0.16.04 | 9.5.11-0ubuntu0.16.04 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-9.3 | <9.3.21-0ubuntu0.14.04 | 9.3.21-0ubuntu0.14.04 |
| =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-1053
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/postgresql-9.6/9.6.7-0ubuntu0.17.10
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/postgresql-9.5/9.5.11-0ubuntu0.16.04
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/postgresql-9.3/9.3.21-0ubuntu0.14.04
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3564-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is USN-3564-1.
What is the title of the vulnerability?
The title of the vulnerability is USN-3564-1: PostgreSQL vulnerability.
How does the vulnerability affect PostgreSQL?
The vulnerability affects PostgreSQL by incorrectly handling certain temp files.
What could an attacker do with this vulnerability?
An attacker could possibly use this vulnerability to access sensitive information.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update PostgreSQL to version 9.6.7-0ubuntu0.17.10 for Ubuntu 17.10, 9.5.11-0ubuntu0.16.04 for Ubuntu 16.04, or 9.3.21-0ubuntu0.14.04 for Ubuntu 14.04.
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