CVE-2017-14798

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified

CVE-2017-14798 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
PostgresqlPostgresql< 9.4-0.5.3.1
SuseSuse Linux Enterprise Server11Sp3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-14798?
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-14798?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-14798 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14798?
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-2017-14798?

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Source: NVD / NIST