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Security Bulletin: A security vulnerability in PostgreSQL affects IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management.

Security Bulletin


Summary

A security vulnerability in PostgreSQL affects IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management.

Vulnerability Details

CVEID:   CVE-2020-14349
DESCRIPTION:   PostgreSQL could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary command on the system, caused by improper sanitization of search_path during logical replication. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL command in the context of the user used for replication.
CVSS Base score: 8.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187185 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

CVEID:   CVE-2020-14350
DESCRIPTION:   PostgreSQL could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by the failure to use search_path safely in their installation script. By sending a specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary script.
CVSS Base score: 8.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/187183 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

CVEID:   CVE-2020-25696
DESCRIPTION:   PostgreSQL could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the psql interactive terminal. If an interactive psql session uses \gset when querying a compromised server, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVSS Base score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/192321 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

CVEID:   CVE-2020-25695
DESCRIPTION:   PostgreSQL could allow a remote authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the system, caused by a flaw when creating non-temporary objects in at least one schema. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary SQL functions under the identity of a superuser.
CVSS Base score: 8.8
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191771 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

CVEID:   CVE-2020-25694
DESCRIPTION:   PostgreSQL could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by the use of clear-text transmissions when reusing the basic connection parameters while dropping security-relevant parameters. By using man-in-the-middle attack techniques, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information, and use this information to launch further attacks against the affected system.
CVSS Base score: 8.1
CVSS Temporal Score: See: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/191770 for the current score.
CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H)

Affected Products and Versions

Affected Product(s)Version(s)
IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management Infrastructure ManagementAll

Remediation/Fixes

Upgrade to IBM Cloud Pak for Multicloud Management 2.2 latest fixpack by following the instructions in https://www.ibm.com/support/knowledgecenter/en/SSFC4F_2.2.0/install/upgrade.html. 

Workarounds and Mitigations

None

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References

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Change History

19 Feb 2021: Initial Publication

*The CVSS Environment Score is customer environment specific and will ultimately impact the Overall CVSS Score. Customers can evaluate the impact of this vulnerability in their environments by accessing the links in the Reference section of this Security Bulletin.

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Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
18 February 2021

UID

ibm16416153