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- RHSA-2020:3286
RHSA-2020:3286: Important: postgresql-jdbc security update
First published: Mon Aug 03 2020(Updated: )
PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system. The postgresql-jdbc package includes the .jar files needed for Java programs to access a PostgreSQL database.<br>Security Fix(es):<br><li> postgresql-jdbc: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PgSQLXML (CVE-2020-13692)</li> This update introduces a backwards incompatible change required to resolve this issue. Refer to the Red Hat Knowledgebase article 5266441 linked to in the References section for information on how to re-enable the old insecure behavior.<br>For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/postgresql-jdbc | <42.2.3-3.el8_1 | 42.2.3-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/postgresql-jdbc | <42.2.3-3.el8_1 | 42.2.3-3.el8_1 |
| redhat/postgresql-jdbc-javadoc | <42.2.3-3.el8_1 | 42.2.3-3.el8_1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:3286?
The severity of RHSA-2020:3286 is categorized as important.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2020:3286?
RHSA-2020:3286 addresses an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PgSQLXML.
How do I fix the vulnerability described in RHSA-2020:3286?
To fix the vulnerability in RHSA-2020:3286, update the postgresql-jdbc package to version 42.2.3-3.el8_1 or later.
Which packages are affected by the vulnerability in RHSA-2020:3286?
The affected packages are postgresql-jdbc and postgresql-jdbc-javadoc versions prior to 42.2.3-3.el8_1.
Is there a workaround for the vulnerability in RHSA-2020:3286?
There is no official workaround for the vulnerability in RHSA-2020:3286; updating to the fixed version is recommended.
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