CVE-2007-3279 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 e...
HighCVSS 10.0
EPSS 2.6%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
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.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| postgresql | = 8.1 | No fix listed |
References
- 40900 vdb-entry
- www.leidecker.info
- MDKSA-2007:188 vendor-advisory
- www.portcullis.co.uk
- 20070616 Having Fun With PostgreSQL mailing-list
- postgresql-dblink-weak-security(35144) vdb-entry