A PostgreSQL security update has been released for Gentoo Linux
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200410-16
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: PostgreSQL: Insecure temporary file use in
make_oidjoins_check
Date: October 18, 2004
Bugs: #66371
ID: 200410-16
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Synopsis
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The make_oidjoins_check script, part of the PostgreSQL package, is vulnerable to symlink attacks, potentially allowing a local user to overwrite arbitrary files with the rights of the user running the utility.
Background
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PostgreSQL is an open source database based on the POSTGRES database management system. It includes several contributed scripts including the make_oidjoins_check script.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-db/postgresql = 7.4.5-r2
*>= 7.3.7-r2
Description
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The make_oidjoins_check script insecurely creates temporary files in world-writeable directories with predictable names.
Impact
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A local attacker could create symbolic links in the temporary files directory, pointing to a valid file somewhere on the filesystem. When make_oidjoins_check is called, this would result in file overwrite with the rights of the user running the utility, which could be the root user.
Workaround
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There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
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All PostgreSQL users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=dev-db/postgresql-7.4.5-r2"
# emerge ">=dev-db/postgresql-7.4.5-r2"
Upgrade notes: PostgreSQL 7.3.x users should upgrade to the latest available 7.3.x version to retain database compatibility.
References
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[ 1 ] Trustix Advisory #2004-0050
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050/
Availability
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This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-16.xml
Concerns?
========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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Copyright 2004 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0
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Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200410-16
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http://security.gentoo.org/
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Severity: Normal
Title: PostgreSQL: Insecure temporary file use in
make_oidjoins_check
Date: October 18, 2004
Bugs: #66371
ID: 200410-16
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Synopsis
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The make_oidjoins_check script, part of the PostgreSQL package, is vulnerable to symlink attacks, potentially allowing a local user to overwrite arbitrary files with the rights of the user running the utility.
Background
=========
PostgreSQL is an open source database based on the POSTGRES database management system. It includes several contributed scripts including the make_oidjoins_check script.
Affected packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-db/postgresql = 7.4.5-r2
*>= 7.3.7-r2
Description
==========
The make_oidjoins_check script insecurely creates temporary files in world-writeable directories with predictable names.
Impact
=====
A local attacker could create symbolic links in the temporary files directory, pointing to a valid file somewhere on the filesystem. When make_oidjoins_check is called, this would result in file overwrite with the rights of the user running the utility, which could be the root user.
Workaround
=========
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
=========
All PostgreSQL users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=dev-db/postgresql-7.4.5-r2"
# emerge ">=dev-db/postgresql-7.4.5-r2"
Upgrade notes: PostgreSQL 7.3.x users should upgrade to the latest available 7.3.x version to retain database compatibility.
References
=========
[ 1 ] Trustix Advisory #2004-0050
http://www.trustix.org/errata/2004/0050/
Availability
===========
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200410-16.xml
Concerns?
========
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at http://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
======
Copyright 2004 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s).
The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/1.0
