Vulnerability Description
asyncpg before 0.21.0 allows a malicious PostgreSQL server to trigger a crash or execute arbitrary code (on a database client) via a crafted server response, because of access to an uninitialized pointer in the array data decoder.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Magic | Asyncpg | < 0.21.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/MagicStack/asyncpg/releases/tag/v0.21.0PatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/MagicStack/asyncpg/releases/tag/v0.21.0PatchRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/09/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-17446?
CVE-2020-17446 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). asyncpg before 0.21.0 allows a malicious PostgreSQL server to trigger a crash or execute arbitrary code (on a database client) via a crafted server response, because of access to an uninitialized poin...
How severe is CVE-2020-17446?
CVE-2020-17446 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-17446?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Magic Asyncpg, Debian Debian Linux.