PostgreSQL Database Link library (dblink) command execution

postgresql-dblink-command-execution (35145) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

PostgreSQL could allow an authenticated remote attacker with superuser privileges to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by a vulnerability in the Database Link library (dblink). If dblink is enabled, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary shell commands.

Platforms Affected:

  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007 X86_64
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007.1
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007.1 X86_64
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2008.0 X86_64
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 3.0 X86_64
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 4.0
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux Corporate Server 4.0 X86_64
  • PostgreSQL, PostgreSQL 8.1

Remedy:

For Mandriva Linux:
Refer to MDKSA-2007:188 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.

Consequences:

Gain Privileges

References:

Reported:

Jun 16, 2007

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