PUBLISHED DATE: December 2, 1999CVE-1999-0862:
Insecure directory permissions in...

Description

Insecure directory permissions in RPM distribution for PostgreSQL allows local users to gain privileges by reading a plaintext password file.

Products

• PostgreSQL 6.3.2
• PostgreSQL PostgreSQL 6.5.3.1
• PostgreSQL 6.5.3

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0862, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0862 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

Recommended Actions

• Check out the advisory links provided below.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0862