Vulnerability Description
Incorrect privilege assignment in PostgreSQL allows a less-privileged application user to view or change different rows from those intended. An attack requires the application to use SET ROLE, SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION, or an equivalent feature. The problem arises when an application query uses parameters from the attacker or conveys query results to the attacker. If that query reacts to current_setting('role') or the current user ID, it may modify or return data as though the session had not used SET ROLE or SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION. The attacker does not control which incorrect user ID applies. Query text from less-privileged sources is not a concern here, because SET ROLE and SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION are not sandboxes for unvetted queries. Versions before PostgreSQL 17.1, 16.5, 15.9, 14.14, 13.17, and 12.21 are affected.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 12.0, < 12.21 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2024-10978/Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00011.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00018.htmlMailing List
- https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/173171334532.1547978.1518068370217143844%4Mailing List
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-10978?
CVE-2024-10978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.2 (MEDIUM). Incorrect privilege assignment in PostgreSQL allows a less-privileged application user to view or change different rows from those intended. An attack requires the application to use SET ROLE, SET SE...
How severe is CVE-2024-10978?
CVE-2024-10978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-10978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Postgresql Postgresql, Debian Debian Linux.