# CVE-2018-16850: libecpg6: postgresql before versions 11.1, 10.6 is vulnerable to a to SQL injection in pg_upgrade and pg_dump via CREATE TRIGGE...

CVE-2018-16850 is fixed in 12 products on 1 platform, first by libecpg-compat3 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, released November 7, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-16850
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0515
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 7, 2018

## Description

postgresql before versions 11.1, 10.6 is vulnerable to a to SQL injection in pg_upgrade and pg_dump via CREATE TRIGGER ... REFERENCING. Using a purpose-crafted trigger definition, an attacker can cause arbitrary SQL statements to run, with superuser privileges.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | libecpg-compat3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [libecpg-compat3 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libecpg-compat3-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | libecpg6 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [libecpg6 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libecpg6-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | libpgtypes3 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [libpgtypes3 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpgtypes3-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | libpq5 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [libpq5 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpq5-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | postgresql-10 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [postgresql-10 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-postgresql-10-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | postgresql-client-10 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [postgresql-client-10 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-postgresql-client-10-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | postgresql-doc-10 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [postgresql-doc-10 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-postgresql-doc-10-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | postgresql-plperl-10 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [postgresql-plperl-10 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-postgresql-plperl-10-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | postgresql-plpython-10 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [postgresql-plpython-10 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-postgresql-plpython-10-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | postgresql-plpython3-10 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [postgresql-plpython3-10 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-postgresql-plpython3-10-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | postgresql-pltcl-10 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [postgresql-pltcl-10 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-postgresql-pltcl-10-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |
| Linux | postgresql-server-dev-10 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [postgresql-server-dev-10 10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-postgresql-server-dev-10-10.6-0ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Nov 7, 2018 |

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