Vulnerability Description
PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.4 and 9.1.x before 9.1.9 does not properly check REPLICATION privileges, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended backup restrictions by calling the (1) pg_start_backup or (2) pg_stop_backup functions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 8.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/101519.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-April/102806.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-04/msg00012.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5880
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5892
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2658
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:142
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1456/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-9.html
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-4.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-1901?
CVE-2013-1901 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.4 and 9.1.x before 9.1.9 does not properly check REPLICATION privileges, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended backup restrictions by calling the (1) p...
How severe is CVE-2013-1901?
CVE-2013-1901 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-1901?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.