CVE-1999-0862

PostgreSQL RPM - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Insecure directory permissions in RPM distribution for PostgreSQL allows local users to gain privileges by reading a plaintext password file.

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry x_refsource_misc
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0862

Scores

EPSS 0.0009
EPSS Percentile 24.8%

Details

Status published
Products (3)
postgresql/postgresql 6.3.2
postgresql/postgresql 6.5.3
postgresql/postgresql 6.5.3.1
Published Dec 02, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026