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asyncpg before 0.21.0 allows a malicious PostgreSQL server to trigger a crash or execute arbitrary code (on a database client) via a crafted server response, because of access to an uninitialized pointer in the array data decoder. . - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2363-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Utkarsh Gupta September 03, 2020 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : asyncpg Version : 0.8.4-1+deb9u1 CVE ID : CVE-2020-17446 asyncpg before 0.21.0 allows a malicious PostgreSQL server to trigger a crash or execute arbitrary code (on a database client) via a crafted server response, because of access to an uninitialized pointer in the array data decoder. For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 0.8.4-1+deb9u1. We recommend that you upgrade your asyncpg packages. For the detailed security status of asyncpg please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/asyncpg 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 . Security notice regarding asyncpg highlights the potential for a compromised PostgreSQL to disrupt client operations; important patch issued for Debian Long-Term Support.. Debian LTS, asyncpg, PostgreSQL security, software update. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 03, 2020
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