CVE-2007-3280Postgresql Vulnerability
Database superuser can execute code on behalf of postgresql server
Published Jun 19, 2007 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2007-3280 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.0 v2) affecting Postgresql.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v2
9.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
25%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Weaponized
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Description
The Database Link library (dblink) in PostgreSQL 8.1 implements functions via CREATE statements that map to arbitrary libraries based on the C programming language, which allows remote authenticated superusers to map and execute a function from any library, as demonstrated by using the system function in libc.so.6 to gain shell access.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PostgresqlPostgresql | 8.1 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 19, 2007
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
References
- exploitMSF postgres_payload.rb
- other40901
- otherpostgresql-dblink-command-execution(35145)
- otherleidecker.info · Having_Fun_With_PostgreSQL.txt
- otherMDKSA-2007:188
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Database Link library (dblink) in PostgreSQL 8.1 implements functions via CREATE statements that map to arbitrary libraries based on the C programming language, which allows remote authenticated superusers to map and execute a function from any library, as demonstrated by using the system function in libc.so.6 to…
Affected: Postgresql versions 8.1. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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