Vulnerability Description
PostgreSQL before 9.1.20, 9.2.x before 9.2.15, 9.3.x before 9.3.11, 9.4.x before 9.4.6, and 9.5.x before 9.5.1 does not properly restrict access to unspecified custom configuration settings (GUCS) for PL/Java, which allows attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 9.1.0, < 9.1.20 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00049.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00052.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00054.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00056.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00016.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3475Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3476Third Party Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1644/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-20.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-15.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-3-11.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-4-6.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-5-1.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/83184Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035005Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0766?
CVE-2016-0766 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). PostgreSQL before 9.1.20, 9.2.x before 9.2.15, 9.3.x before 9.3.11, 9.4.x before 9.4.6, and 9.5.x before 9.5.1 does not properly restrict access to unspecified custom configuration settings (GUCS) for...
How severe is CVE-2016-0766?
CVE-2016-0766 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0766?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Debian Debian Linux.