CVE-2021-32029

Description

A flaw was found in postgresql. Using an UPDATE ... RETURNING command on a purpose-crafted table, an authenticated database user could read arbitrary bytes of server memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.

Categories

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.17%
Vendor Advisory postgresql.org
Affected: n/a postgresql
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1956883 patch third party advisory issue tracking
https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2021-32029/ vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211112-0003/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-32029?
CVE-2021-32029 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-32029?
To fix CVE-2021-32029, 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-2021-32029 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-32029 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-32029?
CVE-2021-32029 affects n/a postgresql.
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