Vulnerability Description
PostgreSQL 8.1.0 through 8.1.2 allows authenticated database users to gain additional privileges via "knowledge of the backend protocol" using a crafted SET ROLE to other database users, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-0678.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 8.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-announce/2006-02/msg00008.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18890PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015636
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/567452US Government Resource
- http://www.openpkg.org/security/OpenPKG-SA-2006.004-postgresql.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/8.1/static/release.html#RELEASE-8-1-3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425037/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16649
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0605
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24718
- http://archives.postgresql.org/pgsql-announce/2006-02/msg00008.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18890PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015636
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/567452US Government Resource
- http://www.openpkg.org/security/OpenPKG-SA-2006.004-postgresql.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0553?
CVE-2006-0553 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). PostgreSQL 8.1.0 through 8.1.2 allows authenticated database users to gain additional privileges via "knowledge of the backend protocol" using a crafted SET ROLE to other database users, a different v...
How severe is CVE-2006-0553?
CVE-2006-0553 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0553?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.