Vulnerability Description
Greenplum Database (GPDB) is an open source data warehouse based on PostgreSQL. In versions prior to 6.22.3 Greenplum Database used an unsafe methods to extract tar files within GPPKGs. greenplum-db is vulnerable to path traversal leading to arbitrary file writes. An attacker can use this vulnerability to overwrite data or system files potentially leading to crash or malfunction of the system. Any files which are accessible to the running process are at risk. All users are requested to upgrade to Greenplum Database version 6.23.2 or higher. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vmware | Greenplum Database | < 6.22.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/greenplum-db/gpdb/commit/1ec4affbba7c9745f64edbd80a6680ad29b0Patch
- https://github.com/greenplum-db/gpdb/security/advisories/GHSA-hgm9-2q42-c7f3Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/greenplum-db/gpdb/commit/1ec4affbba7c9745f64edbd80a6680ad29b0Patch
- https://github.com/greenplum-db/gpdb/security/advisories/GHSA-hgm9-2q42-c7f3Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-31131?
CVE-2023-31131 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). Greenplum Database (GPDB) is an open source data warehouse based on PostgreSQL. In versions prior to 6.22.3 Greenplum Database used an unsafe methods to extract tar files within GPPKGs. greenplum-db i...
How severe is CVE-2023-31131?
CVE-2023-31131 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-31131?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vmware Greenplum Database.