msrc_cve-2024-49042
Vulnerability from csaf_microsoft
Published
2024-11-12 08:00
Modified
2024-11-12 08:00
Summary
Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server Extension Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Notes

Additional Resources
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Customer Action
Required. The vulnerability documented by this CVE requires customer action to resolve.



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