Function Call With Incorrect Argument Type Affecting postgresql:13/postgresql-plperl package, versions <0:13.13-1.module+el8.8.0+20662+3e7b23d2


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.34% (72nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL8-POSTGRESQL-6095934
  • published30 Nov 2023
  • disclosed9 Nov 2023

Introduced: 9 Nov 2023

CVE-2023-5868  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-686  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:8 postgresql:13/postgresql-plperl to version 0:13.13-1.module+el8.8.0+20662+3e7b23d2 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2023:7579.

NVD Description

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

A memory disclosure vulnerability was found in PostgreSQL that allows remote users to access sensitive information by exploiting certain aggregate function calls with 'unknown'-type arguments. Handling 'unknown'-type values from string literals without type designation can disclose bytes, potentially revealing notable and confidential information. This issue exists due to excessive data output in aggregate function calls, enabling remote users to read some portion of system memory.

CVSS Scores

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