CVE-2024-10979 | PostgreSQL up to 17.0 Environment Variable external control of system or configuration setting (Nessus ID 211488 / WID-SEC-2024-3475)
A vulnerability was found in PostgreSQL up to 17.0. It has been classified as very critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Environment Variable Handler. The manipulation leads to external control of system or configuration setting.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2024-10979. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is recommended.