USN-6538-1: PostgreSQL vulnerabilities
Jingzhou Fu discovered that PostgreSQL incorrectly handled certain unknown arguments in aggregate function calls. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2023-5868) Pedro Gallegos discovered that PostgreSQL incorrectly handled modifying certain SQL array values. A remote attacker could use this issue to obtain sensitive information, or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2023-5869) Hemanth Sandrana and Mahendrakar Srinivasarao discovered that PostgreSQL allowed the pgsignalbackend role to signal certain superuser processes, contrary to expectations. (CVE-2023-5870)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this PostgreSQL vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this PostgreSQL vulnerability is CVE-2023-5868.
What is the potential impact of this vulnerability?
The potential impact of this vulnerability is that a remote attacker could possibly obtain sensitive information.
What versions of PostgreSQL are affected by this vulnerability?
Versions 12, 14, and 15 of PostgreSQL are affected by this vulnerability.
Are there any fixes available for this vulnerability?
Yes, fixes are available for this vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability at the following references: [CVE-2023-5869](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5869), [CVE-2023-5870](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5870), [CVE-2023-5868](https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-5868).