Scientific Linux Security Update : postgresql on SL4 i386,x86_64, SL5 i386

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60176

Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

Updated postgresql packages that fix several security issues are now available.

A flaw was found in the way PostgreSQL allows authenticated users to execute security-definer functions. It was possible for an unprivileged user to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the security-definer function. (CVE-2007-2138)

Solution

Update the affected packages.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?a7546ff6

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60176

File Name: sl_20070508_postgresql_on_SL4.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 5/8/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-2138