Improper Authentication Affecting postgresql-test package, versions <0:8.4.20-8.el6_9


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    28.01% (97th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS6-POSTGRESQLTEST-2144630
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 10 Aug 2017

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:6 postgresql-test to version 0:8.4.20-8.el6_9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream postgresql-test package and not the postgresql-test package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:6 relevant fixed versions and status.

PostgreSQL versions before 9.2.22, 9.3.18, 9.4.13, 9.5.8 and 9.6.4 are vulnerable to incorrect authentication flaw allowing remote attackers to gain access to database accounts with an empty password.