Postgresql: buffer overrun from integer overflow in array modification
CVE-2023-5869

8.8HIGH

Summary

A flaw has been identified in PostgreSQL that enables authenticated users to execute arbitrary code due to a missing overflow check during SQL array value modifications. This vulnerability is triggered by an integer overflow resulting from specially crafted data, empowering users to write arbitrary bytes to memory and facilitating extensive read access to the server's memory. As a result, potential exploitation could lead to significant security risks within the database environment.

Affected Version(s)

Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.2 4.2.4-6

Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.2 4.2.4-6

Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security 4.2 4.2.4-7

References

EPSS Score

3% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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

Collectors

NVD DatabaseMitre Database

Credit

Upstream acknowledges Pedro Gallegos as the original reporter.
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