Advisory Published

USN-7132-1: PostgreSQL vulnerabilities

First published: Mon Dec 02 2024(Updated: )

It was discovered that PostgreSQL incorrectly tracked tables with row security. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to perform forbidden reads and modifications. (CVE-2024-10976) Jacob Champion discovered that PostgreSQL clients used untrusted server error messages. An attacker that is able to intercept network communications could possibly use this issue to inject error messages that could be interpreted as valid query results. (CVE-2024-10977) Tom Lane discovered that PostgreSQL incorrectly handled certain privilege assignments. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to view or change different rows from those intended. (CVE-2024-10978) Coby Abrams discovered that PostgreSQL incorrectly handled environment variables. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2024-10979)

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/postgresql-16<16.6-0ubuntu0.24.10.1
16.6-0ubuntu0.24.10.1
Xfce Application Finder=24.10
All of
ubuntu/postgresql-client-16<16.6-0ubuntu0.24.10.1
16.6-0ubuntu0.24.10.1
Xfce Application Finder=24.10
All of
ubuntu/postgresql-16<16.6-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
16.6-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
Xfce Application Finder=24.04
All of
ubuntu/postgresql-client-16<16.6-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
16.6-0ubuntu0.24.04.1
Xfce Application Finder=24.04
All of
ubuntu/postgresql-14<14.15-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
14.15-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
Xfce Application Finder=22.04
All of
ubuntu/postgresql-client-14<14.15-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
14.15-0ubuntu0.22.04.1
Xfce Application Finder=22.04
All of
ubuntu/postgresql-12<12.22-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
12.22-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
Xfce Application Finder=20.04
All of
ubuntu/postgresql-client-12<12.22-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
12.22-0ubuntu0.20.04.1
Xfce Application Finder=20.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of USN-7132-1?

    The severity of USN-7132-1 is considered high due to the potential for unauthorized data access and modifications.

  • How do I fix USN-7132-1?

    To fix USN-7132-1, update PostgreSQL to version 16.6-0ubuntu0.24.10.1 or the recommended version for your Ubuntu release.

  • Which versions of PostgreSQL are affected by USN-7132-1?

    Affected versions include PostgreSQL 12, 14, and 16 on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, and 24.04.

  • Can this vulnerability in USN-7132-1 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, a remote attacker can potentially exploit the vulnerability in USN-7132-1 to perform unauthorized actions.

  • What types of attacks are associated with USN-7132-1?

    USN-7132-1 could allow attackers to perform forbidden reads and modifications, compromising data integrity and confidentiality.

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