Vulnerability Description
In PostgreSQL 9.3.x before 9.3.17, 9.4.x before 9.4.12, 9.5.x before 9.5.7, and 9.6.x before 9.6.3, it was found that the PGREQUIRESSL environment variable was no longer enforcing a SSL/TLS connection to a PostgreSQL server. An active Man-in-the-Middle attacker could use this flaw to strip the SSL/TLS protection from a connection between a client and a server.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | 9.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3851
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98461Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038476
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1677
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1678
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1838
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2425
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-06
- https://www.postgresql.org/about/news/1746/Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3851
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98461Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038476
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1677
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1678
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1838
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7485?
CVE-2017-7485 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). In PostgreSQL 9.3.x before 9.3.17, 9.4.x before 9.4.12, 9.5.x before 9.5.7, and 9.6.x before 9.6.3, it was found that the PGREQUIRESSL environment variable was no longer enforcing a SSL/TLS connection...
How severe is CVE-2017-7485?
CVE-2017-7485 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7485?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql.