CVE-2019-3466

Public Exploit

Description

The pg_ctlcluster script in postgresql-common in versions prior to 210 didn't drop privileges when creating socket/statistics temporary directories, which could result in local privilege escalation.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a postgresql-common (Debian-specific Postgres management tools)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blog.mirch.io/2019/11/15/cve-2019-3466-debian-ubuntu-pg_ctlcluster-privilege-escalation/ patch third party advisory exploit
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4194-2/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3466?
CVE-2019-3466 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3466?
To fix CVE-2019-3466, 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-2019-3466 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2019-3466 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-3466?
CVE-2019-3466 affects n/a postgresql-common (Debian-specific Postgres management tools).
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