CVE-2007-3280

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.

9.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 49.53% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory mandriva.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.leidecker.info/pgshell/Having_Fun_With_PostgreSQL.txt
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:188	vendor advisory
http://osvdb.org/40901	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35145	vdb entry
http://www.portcullis.co.uk/uplds/whitepapers/Having_Fun_With_PostgreSQL.pdf
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/471541/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3280?: CVE-2007-3280 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-3280?: To fix CVE-2007-3280, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-3280 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2007-3280 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~50% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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