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- USN-6656-1
USN-6656-1: PostgreSQL vulnerability
First published: Mon Feb 26 2024(Updated: )
It was discovered that PostgreSQL incorrectly handled dropping privileges when handling REFRESH MATERIALIZED VIEW CONCURRENTLY commands. If a user or automatic system were tricked into running a specially crafted command, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary SQL functions.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-15 | <15.6-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 | 15.6-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-client-15 | <15.6-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 | 15.6-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 |
| Ubuntu | =23.10 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-14 | <14.11-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | 14.11-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-client-14 | <14.11-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | 14.11-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =22.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-12 | <12.18-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 12.18-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/postgresql-client-12 | <12.18-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 12.18-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-0985
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6656-2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/postgresql-15/15.6-0ubuntu0.23.10.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/postgresql-14/14.11-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/postgresql-12/12.18-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6656-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6656-1?
The severity of USN-6656-1 is significant as it could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands.
How do I fix USN-6656-1?
You can fix USN-6656-1 by updating PostgreSQL to the recommended version 15.6-0ubuntu0.23.10.1 or later.
Who is affected by USN-6656-1?
USN-6656-1 affects users of PostgreSQL versions 12, 14, and 15 on Ubuntu versions 20.04, 22.04, and 23.10.
What versions of PostgreSQL are impacted by USN-6656-1?
USN-6656-1 impacts PostgreSQL versions 12, 14, and 15 on specified Ubuntu releases.
What commands are related to the vulnerability in USN-6656-1?
The vulnerability in USN-6656-1 is related to the REFRESH MATERIALIZED VIEW CONCURRENTLY commands.
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