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Scientific Linux Security Update : postgresql on on SL3.0.x i386/x86_64

medium Nessus Plugin ID 60177

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Synopsis

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

Description

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?ebf0546a

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 60177

File Name: sl_20070508_postgresql_on_on_SL3_0_x.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