CVE-2022-24128 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2022-24128, a privilege escalation vulnerability in Timescale TimescaleDB versions 1.x and 2.x before 2.5.2 that allows unprivileged users to precreate objects during extension installation.
Timescale TimescaleDB 1.x and 2.x before 2.5.2 may allow privilege escalation during extension installation. The installation process uses commands that allow an unprivileged user to precreate objects, leading to privilege escalation. Learn more about CVE-2022-24128 and how to mitigate the risk.
Understanding CVE-2022-24128
This section provides detailed insights into the nature and impact of CVE-2022-24128.
What is CVE-2022-24128?
CVE-2022-24128 is a vulnerability in Timescale TimescaleDB versions 1.x and 2.x before 2.5.2 that allows an unprivileged user to precreate objects during extension installation, leading to privilege escalation.
The Impact of CVE-2022-24128
The vulnerability can be exploited by an unprivileged user who can create objects in a database and convince a Superuser to install TimescaleDB into their database, resulting in privilege escalation.
Technical Details of CVE-2022-24128
Explore the technical specifics of CVE-2022-24128 to better understand the vulnerability.
Vulnerability Description
Timescale TimescaleDB versions before 2.5.2 allow unprivileged users to precreate objects, resulting in privilege escalation during extension installation.
Affected Systems and Versions
All Timescale TimescaleDB versions 1.x and 2.x before 2.5.2 are affected by this privilege escalation vulnerability.
Exploitation Mechanism
The vulnerability arises from the installation process that allows an unprivileged user to create objects, leading to privilege escalation.
Mitigation and Prevention
Discover the steps to mitigate the risk posed by CVE-2022-24128.
Immediate Steps to Take
Users are advised to update to TimescaleDB version 2.5.2 or newer to prevent privilege escalation during extension installation.
Long-Term Security Practices
Implement strict database access controls and review the installation of extensions by unprivileged users to prevent similar privilege escalation issues.
Patching and Updates
Regularly check for and apply security patches released by TimescaleDB to address vulnerabilities and improve system security.