CVE-2020-25696
7.5
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitability: 1.6 / Impact: 5.9
Source: NVD
Description
A flaw was found in the psql interactive terminal of PostgreSQL in versions before 13.1, before 12.5, before 11.10, before 10.15, before 9.6.20 and before 9.5.24. If an interactive psql session uses \gset when querying a compromised server, the attacker can execute arbitrary code as the operating system account running psql. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability.
Affected (7)
Products: Postgresql: Postgresql · Debian: Debian Linux
Configuration A
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| From 10.0 to 10.15 |
Configuration B
| Vulnerable Software | Affected Versions |
|---|---|
| Version 9.0 |
Related CWEs
CWE-183
Permissive List of Allowed Inputs
The product implements a protection mechanism that relies on a list of inputs (or properties of inputs) that are explicitly allowed by policy because the inputs are assumed to be safe, but the list is too permissive - that is, it allows an input that is unsafe, leading to resultant weaknesses.
CWE-697
Incorrect Comparison
The product compares two entities in a security-relevant context, but the comparison is incorrect, which may lead to resultant weaknesses.
References (8)
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Release NotesVendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release NotesVendor Advisory
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