CVE-2024-10979 Affecting postgresql:13/postgresql-pltcl package, versions <0:13.18-1.module_el8.10.0+3928+8233d274


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (11th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-POSTGRESQL-8490373
  • published6 Dec 2024
  • disclosed4 Dec 2024

Introduced: 4 Dec 2024

NewCVE-2024-10979  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 postgresql:13/postgresql-pltcl to version 0:13.18-1.module_el8.10.0+3928+8233d274 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:10832.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream postgresql:13/postgresql-pltcl package and not the postgresql:13/postgresql-pltcl package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

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 Scores

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