CVE-2021-32029
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.40%
Last modified
CVE-2021-32029 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw was found in postgresql. Using an UPDATE ... EPSS estimates a 1.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw was found in postgresql. Using an UPDATE ... RETURNING command on a purpose-crafted table, an authenticated database user could read arbitrary bytes of server memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 11.0, < 11.12 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 12.0, < 12.7 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 13.0, < 13.3 |
| Redhat | Jboss Enterprise Application Platform | 7.0.0 |
References
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1956883Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211112-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2021-32029/Vendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1956883Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20211112-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2021-32029/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-32029?
A flaw was found in postgresql. Using an UPDATE ... RETURNING command on a purpose-crafted table, an authenticated database user could read arbitrary bytes of server memory. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality.
How severe is CVE-2021-32029?
CVE-2021-32029 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32029?
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.
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