Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy PostgreSQL PL/Tcl flaw. An authenticated user with database-creation privileges could abuse how PL/Tcl loads module code and make PostgreSQL run attacker-controlled Tcl code. It matters mainly where old PostgreSQL versions still exist or are embedded in appliances. Exposure is most likely in unsupported legacy PostgreSQL deployments, vendor appliances, or distribution packages based on PostgreSQL 7.4 through 8.4, or 9.0 beta builds. The attacker needs authentication and database-creation privileges, so internet exposure alone is not sufficient evidence of exploitability. Prioritize remediation for any still-running legacy PostgreSQL systems, especially shared databases where non-admin users can create databases. Modern supported PostgreSQL versions are unlikely to be affected, but old embedded copies can persist unnoticed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade PostgreSQL to the fixed release for the affected branch or later.; Apply distribution vendor updates from Red Hat, Debian, Fedora, or relevant appliance vendors.; Restrict database-creation privileges to trusted administrators only..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=583072CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10510CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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