SQL Injection Vulnerability in PostgreSQL Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2021-32027

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Postgresql
Status
Postgresql
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 June 2021

Summary

A security flaw exists within PostgreSQL that allows authenticated users to exploit missing bounds checks while modifying certain SQL array values. This vulnerability can lead to the injection of arbitrary bytes into a wide area of server memory, posing risks to data confidentiality, system integrity, and overall system availability. Users of PostgreSQL versions prior to 13.3, 12.7, 11.12, 10.17, and 9.6.22 should prioritize upgrading to mitigate potential threats.

Affected Version(s)

postgresql postgresql 13.3, postgresql 12.7, postgresql 11.12, postgresql 10.17, postgresql 9.6.22

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1956876
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2021-32027/
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210713-0004/

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
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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