Package        : postgresql-common
Version        : 134wheezy6

A security vulnerability has been found in postgresql-common, Debian's
PostgreSQL database cluster management tools.

CVE-2017-8806

    It was discovered that the pg_ctlcluster, pg_createcluster and
    pg_upgradecluster commands handled symbolic links insecurely which
    could result in local denial of service by overwriting arbitrary
    files.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
134wheezy6.

We recommend that you upgrade your postgresql-common packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1169-1: postgresql-common security update

November 11, 2017
A security vulnerability has been found in postgresql-common, Debian's PostgreSQL database cluster management tools

Summary

It was discovered that the pg_ctlcluster, pg_createcluster and
pg_upgradecluster commands handled symbolic links insecurely which
could result in local denial of service by overwriting arbitrary
files.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
134wheezy6.

We recommend that you upgrade your postgresql-common packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity 
Package        : postgresql-common
Version : 134wheezy6

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