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Improper authorization control for web services In postgresql

Description

PostgreSQL 8.1 and probably later versions, when local trust authentication is enabled and the Database Link library (dblink) is installed, allows remote attackers to access arbitrary accounts and execute arbitrary SQL queries via a dblink host parameter that proxies the connection from 127.0.0.1.

Mitigation

Update Impact

Minimal update. May introduce new vulnerabilities or breaking changes.

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