Vulnerability Description
PostgreSQL 7.4 before 7.4.29, 8.0 before 8.0.25, 8.1 before 8.1.21, 8.2 before 8.2.17, 8.3 before 8.3.11, and 8.4 before 8.4.4 does not properly check privileges during certain RESET ALL operations, which allows remote authenticated users to remove arbitrary parameter settings via a (1) ALTER USER or (2) ALTER DATABASE statement.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 7.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-08/msg00001.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134124585221119&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39939
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2051
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:103
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-7-4-29.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-8-0-25.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-8-1-21.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-8-2-17.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-8-3-11.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-8-4-4.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40304
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1207
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1221
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1975?
CVE-2010-1975 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). PostgreSQL 7.4 before 7.4.29, 8.0 before 8.0.25, 8.1 before 8.1.21, 8.2 before 8.2.17, 8.3 before 8.3.11, and 8.4 before 8.4.4 does not properly check privileges during certain RESET ALL operations, w...
How severe is CVE-2010-1975?
CVE-2010-1975 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1975?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.