CVE-2017-15097
UnknownEPSS 0.54%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15097 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Privilege escalation flaws were found in the Red Hat initialization scripts of PostgreSQL. An attacker with access to the postgres user account could use these flaws to obtain root access on the server machine.. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Privilege escalation flaws were found in the Red Hat initialization scripts of PostgreSQL. An attacker with access to the postgres user account could use these flaws to obtain root access on the server machine.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039983Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3402Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3403Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3404Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3405Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-15097Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039983Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3402Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3403Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3404Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3405Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-15097Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15097?
Privilege escalation flaws were found in the Red Hat initialization scripts of PostgreSQL. An attacker with access to the postgres user account could use these flaws to obtain root access on the server machine.
How severe is CVE-2017-15097?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15097 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15097?
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-2017-15097?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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