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PostgreSQL Improper Authentication Vulnerability (CVE-2017-7546)

Description

PostgreSQL versions before 9.2.22, 9.3.18, 9.4.13, 9.5.8 and 9.6.4 are vulnerable to incorrect authentication flaw allowing remote attackers to gain access to database accounts with an empty password.

Remediation

References

CVE-2017-7546

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Severity

Critical

Classification

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Tags

Missing Update Known Vulnerabilities CWE-287 CVE-2017-7546

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