CVE-2024-10978: postgresql — Fix

Description

Incorrect privilege assignment in PostgreSQL allows a less-privileged application user to view or change different rows from those intended. An attack requires the application to use SET ROLE, SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION, or an equivalent feature. The problem arises when an application query uses parameters from the attacker or conveys query results to the attacker. If that query reacts to current_setting('role') or the current user ID, it may modify or return data as though the session had not used SET ROLE or SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION. The attacker does not control which incorrect user ID applies. Query text from less-privileged sources is not a concern here, because SET ROLE and SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION are not sandboxes for unvetted queries. Versions before PostgreSQL 17.1, 16.5, 15.9, 14.14, 13.17, and 12.21 are affected.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.2

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-266 CWE-266

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
postgresql	postgresql	12.0 — 12.21
postgresql	postgresql	13.0 — 13.17
postgresql	postgresql	14.0 — 14.14
postgresql	postgresql	15.0 — 15.9
postgresql	postgresql	16.0 — 16.5
postgresql	postgresql	All
postgresql	postgresql	All
postgresql	postgresql	All
postgresql	postgresql	All
postgresql	postgresql	All
debian	debian_linux	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2024-10978/

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00011.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/11/msg00018.html https://www.postgresql.org/message-id/173171334532.1547978.1518068370217143844%40wrigleys.postgresql.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10978? +

Incorrect privilege assignment in PostgreSQL allows a less-privileged application user to view or change different rows from those intended. An attack requires the application to use SET ROLE, SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION, or an equivalent feature. The problem arises when an application query uses parameters from the attacker or conveys query results to the attacker. If that query reacts to current_setting('role') or the current user ID, it may modify or return data as though the session had not used SET ROLE or SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION. The attacker does not control which incorrect user ID applies. Query text from less-privileged sources is not a concern here, because SET ROLE and SET SESSION AUTHORIZATION are not sandboxes for unvetted queries. Versions before PostgreSQL 17.1, 16.5, 15.9, 14.14, 13.17, and 12.21 are affected. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.2 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-10978? +

CVE-2024-10978 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.2 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-10978? +

CVE-2024-10978 affects products from debian, postgresql, specifically: debian_linux, postgresql. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-10978? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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