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CVE-2013-1901

UnknownEPSS 3.30%

Last modified

CVE-2013-1901 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.4 and 9.1.x before 9.1.9 does not properly check REPLICATION privileges, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended backup restrictions by calling the (1) pg_start_backup or (2) pg_stop_backup functions.. EPSS estimates a 3.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.4 and 9.1.x before 9.1.9 does not properly check REPLICATION privileges, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended backup restrictions by calling the (1) pg_start_backup or (2) pg_stop_backup functions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.30%

86.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PostgresqlPostgresql9.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.2.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.2.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.2.3
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.1
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.2
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.3
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.4
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.5
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.6
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.7
PostgresqlPostgresql9.1.8
CanonicalUbuntu Linux8.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux10.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1901?
PostgreSQL 9.2.x before 9.2.4 and 9.1.x before 9.1.9 does not properly check REPLICATION privileges, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass intended backup restrictions by calling the (1) pg_start_backup or (2) pg_stop_backup functions.
How severe is CVE-2013-1901?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1901 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1901?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-1901?

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Source: NVD / NIST