CVE-1999-0862 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read plaintext passwords from insecure RPM directory permissions, leading to data disclosure and privilege escalation.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0862?
CVE-1999-0862 is a low-severity vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql, published on 4 Feb 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Insecure directory permissions in RPM distribution for PostgreSQL allows local users to gain privileges by reading a plaintext password file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0862?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Postgresql Postgresql.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0862?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0862 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0862 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-1999-0862 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Postgresql Postgresql
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p674-c6w9-wwgg.