CVE-2017-14798
High
Description
A race condition in the postgresql init script could be used by attackers able to access the postgresql account to escalate their privileges to root.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Postgresql
PublishedMar 1, 2018
First seenMar 1, 2018
Weakness typeCWE-61CWE-61
How to fix
Update
- postgresql postgresql9.4-0.5.3.1 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| postgresql postgresql | v < 9.4-0.5.3.1 | 9.4-0.5.3.1 |
| suse suse_linux_enterprise_server | 11 | — |
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