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Gentoo: GLSA-201507-20 Normal: PostgreSQL Execution Threats

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in PostgreSQL, the worst of which could result in execution of arbitrary code or privilege escalation. [More...]. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 201507-20 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: Normal Title: PostgreSQL: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: July 18, 2015 Bugs: #539018, #550172 ID: 201507-20 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in PostgreSQL, the worst of which could result in execution of arbitrary code or privilege escalation. Background ========= PostgreSQL is an open source object-relational database management system. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 dev-db/postgresql < 9.4.3 *> = 9.0.21 *> = 9.1.17 *> = 9.2.12 *> = 9.3.8 > = 9.4.3 Description ========== Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in PostgreSQL. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Impact ===== A remote attacker could possibly execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the process, cause a Denial of Service condition or escalate privileges. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All PostgreSQL 9.0.x users should upgrade tothe latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-db/postgresql-9.0.21" All PostgreSQL 9.1.x users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-db/postgresql-9.1.17" All PostgreSQL 9.2.x users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-db/postgresql-9.2.12" All PostgreSQL 9.3.x users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-db/postgresql-9.3.8" All PostgreSQL 9.4.x users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-db/postgresql-9.4.3" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2014-8161 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2014-8161 [ 2 ] CVE-2015-0241 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-0241 [ 3 ] CVE-2015-0242 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-0242 [ 4 ] CVE-2015-0243 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-0243 [ 5 ] CVE-2015-0244 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-0244 [ 6 ] CVE-2015-3165 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-3165 [ 7 ] CVE-2015-3166 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-3166 [ 8 ] CVE-2015-3167 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-3167 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-20 Concerns? ======== Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2015 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alikelicense. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . The Gentoo GLSA 202309-15 highlights several critical vulnerabilities in PostgreSQL, advising users to execute necessary updates promptly.. PostgreSQL Threats,Gentoo Advisory,Execution Risks. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jul 18, 2015 Gentoo