CVE-2017-14798 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2017-14798 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 01/03/2018 | CVE Updated: 16/09/2024 | CVE Year: 2017
Source: microfocus | Vendor: suse | Product: postgresql-init
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2017-14798 Description

A race condition in the postgresql init script could be used by attackers able to access the postgresql account to escalate their privileges to root.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: creation of directory could follow symlinks
Source: suse

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).