Vulnerability Description
PostgreSQL before 9.1.23, 9.2.x before 9.2.18, 9.3.x before 9.3.14, 9.4.x before 9.4.9, and 9.5.x before 9.5.4 might allow remote authenticated users with the CREATEDB or CREATEROLE role to gain superuser privileges via a (1) " (double quote), (2) \ (backslash), (3) carriage return, or (4) newline character in a (a) database or (b) role name that is mishandled during an administrative operation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | <= 9.1.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1781.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1820.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1821.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2606.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3646Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92435Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036617Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2425
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-33
- https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1688/PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-1-23.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-2-18.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-3-14.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-4-9.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/static/release-9-5-4.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-5424?
CVE-2016-5424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). PostgreSQL before 9.1.23, 9.2.x before 9.2.18, 9.3.x before 9.3.14, 9.4.x before 9.4.9, and 9.5.x before 9.5.4 might allow remote authenticated users with the CREATEDB or CREATEROLE role to gain super...
How severe is CVE-2016-5424?
CVE-2016-5424 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-5424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Postgresql Postgresql.