CVE-2019-10211CWE-94

Postgresql Windows installer before versions 11.5, 10.10, 9.6.15, 9.5.19, 9.4.24 is vulnerable via bundled OpenSSL executing code from unprotected directory

High · published October 29, 2019

CVSS v3.0
7.8
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky flaw in the PostgreSQL Windows installer could let attackers execute code from an unprotected directory! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where an unauthorized person can stroll right in and take control—changing recipes and serving whoever they want without anyone noticing! With this vulnerability, an attacker could exploit the bundled OpenSSL to execute malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access or complete system compromise. Imagine a rogue chef tampering with every dish in the restaurant—dangerous and absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where an unauthorized person can stroll right in and take control—changing recipes and serving whoever they want without anyone noticing! This vulnerability arises because the PostgreSQL Windows installer before versions 11.5, 10.10, 9.6.15, 9.5.19, and 9.4.24 allows execution of code from an unprotected directory through OpenSSL, putting systems at risk.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could exploit the bundled OpenSSL to execute malicious code, potentially leading to unauthorized access or complete system compromise. Imagine a rogue chef tampering with every dish in the restaurant—dangerous and absolutely devastating! Upgrade your PostgreSQL Windows installer to the latest versions: 11.5, 10.10, 9.6.15, 9.5.19, or 9.4.24. It's also a good idea to audit your installation environment to ensure no unauthorized access is possible. Don't wait—act now! You've got this! With these steps, you'll have your systems fortified in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.0
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01815 · 78.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-94 · Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Published
2019-10-29T13:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 OCT 13:15Z
    Postgresql Windows installer before versions 11.5, 10.10, 9.6.15, 9.5.19, 9.4.24 is vulnerable via bundled OpenSSL executing code from unprotected directory
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