CVE-2007-3280

Critical

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.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.0
Exploit probability—
ProductPostgresql
PublishedJun 19, 2007
First seenJun 19, 2007

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

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ProductAffected versionsFixed in
postgresql postgresql8.1—

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CVE-2007-3280 · Postgresql · Dark Radar