Invalid JSON Function Calls in PostgreSQL Server by PostgreSQL
CVE-2017-15098

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Red Hat
Status
Postgresql
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 November 2017

Summary

PostgreSQL versions prior to specified updates are susceptible to improper input validation through invalid 'json_populate_recordset' or 'jsonb_populate_recordset' function calls. This vulnerability may lead to server crashes or potentially disclose sensitive server memory content under specific conditions, impacting the reliability and security of the database.

Affected Version(s)

postgresql 10.x before 10.1, 9.6.x before 9.6.6, 9.5.x before 9.5.10, 9.4.x before 9.4.15, 9.3.x before 9.3.20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101781
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4027
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2511
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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