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CVE-2007-3279

10.0 · HIGH

PostgreSQL 8.1 and probably later versions, when the PL/pgSQL (plpgsql) language has been created, grants certain plpgsql privileges to the PUBLIC domain, which allows remote attackers to create an…

Published Jun 19, 2007postgresqlEPSS 2.61%

Overview

CVE-2007-3279 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on June 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PostgreSQL 8.1 and probably later versions, when the PL/pgSQL (plpgsql) language has been created, grants certain plpgsql privileges to the PUBLIC domain, which allows remote attackers to create and execute functions, as demonstrated by functions that perform local brute-force password guessing attacks, which may evade intrusion detection.

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

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References

Refosvdb.org/40900Refwww.leidecker.info/pgshell/Having_Fun_With_PostgreSQL.txtRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:188Refwww.portcullis.co.uk/uplds/whitepapers/Having_Fun_With_PostgreSQL.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471541/100/0/threadedRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35144Refosvdb.org/40900Refwww.leidecker.info/pgshell/Having_Fun_With_PostgreSQL.txtRefwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:188Refwww.portcullis.co.uk/uplds/whitepapers/Having_Fun_With_PostgreSQL.pdf

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3279?

CVE-2007-3279 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting postgresql postgresql. It was published on June 19, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-3279?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3279?

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-2007-3279?

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