CVE-2007-3280 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 19 Jun 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated superusers can execute arbitrary code via the dblink library, leading to full system compromise.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: An administrator
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-3280?

CVE-2007-3280 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Postgresql Postgresql, published on 19 Jun 2007. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Database Link library (dblink) in PostgreSQL 8.1 implements functions via CREATE statements that map to arbitrary libraries based on the C programming language, which allows remote authenticated superusers to map and execute a function from any library, as demonstrated by using the system function in libc.so.6 to gain shell access.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3280?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Postgresql Postgresql.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3280?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3280 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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Is CVE-2007-3280 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3280 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h7vx-cf93-p4j3.