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rPath update for postgresql and postgresql-server
Secunia Advisory: SA24989
Release Date: 2007-04-24
Popularity: 4,902 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:rPath Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-2138


Description:
rPath has issued an update for postgresql and postgresql-server. This fixes a security issue, which potentially can be exploited by malicious users to gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA25019

Solution:
Update to:
postgresql=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/8.1.9-0.1-1
postgresql-server=/conary.rpath.com@rpl:devel//1/8.1.9-0.1-1

Original Advisory:
http://lists.rpath.com/pipermail/security-announce/2007-April/000178.html

Other References:
SA25019:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25019/


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