CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0862
LowExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk0.39%
31th percentile — higher than 31% of all known CVEs
Summary
Insecure directory permissions in RPM distribution for PostgreSQL allow local users to gain privileges by reading a plaintext password file.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to data, potentially leading to privilege escalation and security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to review and correct directory permissions and secure password files from access by local users.
Original NVD description (English source)
Insecure directory permissions in RPM distribution for PostgreSQL allows local users to gain privileges by reading a plaintext password file.