Sun Solaris 10 PostgreSQL Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia Advisory: SA28437
Release Date: 2008-01-11
Last Update: 2008-02-05
Popularity: 4,650 views

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

OS:Sun Solaris 10

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Description:
Sun has acknowledged some vulnerabilities in Solaris, which can be exploited by malicious users to gain escalated privileges or to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA28359

The vulnerabilities affect Solaris 10 with PostgreSQL installed, on both the SPARC and x86 platforms.

Solution:
Apply patches.

-- SPARC Platform --

Solaris 10 PostgreSQL 8.2:
Apply patch 136998-02 or later.

-- x86 Platform --

Solaris 10 PostgreSQL 8.2:
Apply patch 136999-02 or later.

Restrict access to trusted users only.

Changelog:
2008-02-05: Updated "Solution" section.

Original Advisory:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103197-1

Other References:
SA28359:
http://secunia.com/advisories/28359/


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