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CVE-2007-3278

6.9 · MEDIUM

PostgreSQL 8.1 and probably later versions, when local trust authentication is enabled and the Database Link library (dblink) is installed, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary accounts and…

Published Jun 19, 2007postgresqlCWE-264EPSS 1.26%

Overview

CVE-2007-3278 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on June 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PostgreSQL 8.1 and probably later versions, when local trust authentication is enabled and the Database Link library (dblink) is installed, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary accounts and execute arbitrary SQL queries via a dblink host parameter that proxies the connection from 127.0.0.1.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from postgresql. Update postgresql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
postgresqlpostgresql>= 7.3, < 7.3.21Affected

References

Refh20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01420154Refosvdb.org/40899Refsecunia.com/advisories/28376Refsecunia.com/advisories/28437Refsecunia.com/advisories/28438Refsecunia.com/advisories/28445Refsecunia.com/advisories/28454Refsecunia.com/advisories/28477Refsecunia.com/advisories/28479Refsecunia.com/advisories/28679

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3278?

CVE-2007-3278 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on June 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-3278?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3278?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from postgresql. Update postgresql to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-3278?

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