PostgreSQL PL/Perl environment variable changes execute arbitrary code — CVE-2024-10979
Date
Source
MSRC
MSRC
Vendor
Microsoft
Microsoft
Threat
high
high
CVSS
8.8
8.8
Summary
Advisory CVE-2024-10979. PostgreSQL PL/Perl environment variable changes execute arbitrary code Vendor: Microsoft. Source: MSRC. Threat: high. CVSS 8.8. See the official advisory for details.
What to do
General, cautious steps (verify details in the official source):
- Prioritize patching or mitigation immediately (treat as actively risky).
- Identify affected product versions in your inventory and verify whether you are impacted.
- Apply vendor patches/updates or recommended mitigations as soon as available.
- Read the official advisory for exact affected versions and remediation steps.