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CVE-2024-10979

Postgresql vulnerability

8.8 HIGHPublic exploitEPSS 4.39%
  1. Published14 Nov 2024

Description

Incorrect control of environment variables in PostgreSQL PL/Perl allows an unprivileged database user to change sensitive process environment variables (e.g. PATH). That often suffices to enable arbitrary code execution, even if the attacker lacks a database server operating system user. Versions before PostgreSQL 17.1, 16.5, 15.9, 14.14, 13.17, and 12.21 are affected.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Postgresql≥ 12.0 < 12.21 · ≥ 13.0 < 13.17 · ≥ 14.0 < 14.14 · ≥ 15.0 < 15.9

Remediation

Fixed in
Postgresql≥ 12.21

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-10979 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-10979 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 4.39%.

How severe is CVE-2024-10979?

CVE-2024-10979 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 4.39% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-10979?

Affected products include Postgresql.

How do I fix CVE-2024-10979?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Postgresql 12.21 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.