RHSA-2018:2557: Important: postgresql security update
PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system (DBMS).<br>The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: postgresql (9.2.24). (BZ#1612667)<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> postgresql: Certain host connection parameters defeat client-side security defenses (CVE-2018-10915)</li> For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.<br>Red Hat would like to thank the PostgreSQL project for reporting this issue. Upstream acknowledges Andrew Krasichkov as the original reporter.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2018:2557?
The severity of RHSA-2018:2557 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:2557?
To fix RHSA-2018:2557, upgrade to PostgreSQL version 9.2.24-1.el7_5.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2018:2557 address?
RHSA-2018:2557 addresses security issues related to host connection parameters that may defeat client-side security measures.
Which versions of PostgreSQL are affected by RHSA-2018:2557?
Affected versions include all versions up to 9.2.24-1.el7_5.
What packages are impacted by RHSA-2018:2557?
Packages impacted by RHSA-2018:2557 include postgresql, postgresql-contrib, postgresql-devel, and others related to the PostgreSQL ecosystem.