CVE-2024-2338: SQL Injection in PostgreSQL Anonymizer 1.2 allows table owner to gain superuser privileges via masking rule
PostgreSQL Anonymizer v1.2 contains a SQL injection vulnerability that allows a user who owns a table to elevate to superuser when dynamic masking is enabled. PostgreSQL Anonymizer enables users to set security labels on tables to mask specified columns. There is a flaw that allows complex expressions to be provided as a value. This expression is then later used as it to create the masked views leading to SQL Injection. If dynamic masking is enabled, this will lead to privilege escalation to superuser after the label is created. Users that don't own a table, especially masked users cannot exploit this vulnerability. The problem is resolved in v1.3.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-2338?
CVE-2024-2338 is classified as a high severity SQL injection vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2024-2338?
To mitigate CVE-2024-2338, upgrade PostgreSQL Anonymizer to version 1.3 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-2338?
Users of PostgreSQL Anonymizer version 1.2 are affected by CVE-2024-2338.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-2338?
CVE-2024-2338 is a SQL injection vulnerability that allows potential superuser elevation.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2024-2338?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2024-2338 to elevate their privileges to superuser when dynamic masking is enabled.