RHSA-2020:5619: Important: postgresql:9.6 security update
PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system (DBMS).The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: postgresql (9.6.20).Security Fix(es): postgresql: Reconnection can downgrade connection security settings (CVE-2020-25694) postgresql: Multiple features escape "security restricted operation" sandbox (CVE-2020-25695) postgresql: TYPE in pgtemp executes arbitrary SQL during SECURITY DEFINER execution (CVE-2019-10208) postgresql: Uncontrolled search path element in CREATE EXTENSION (CVE-2020-14350) postgresql: psql's \gset allows overwriting specially treated variables (CVE-2020-25696) postgresql: Selectivity estimators bypass row security policies (CVE-2019-10130) postgresql: ALTER ... DEPENDS ON EXTENSION is missing authorization checks (CVE-2020-1720) 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
Remediation
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redhat/postgresqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-contribto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-contrib-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-docsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-docs-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-plperlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-plperl-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-pltclto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-server-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-server-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-staticto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-testto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-test-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-test-rpm-macrosto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-contribto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-contrib-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-debugsourceto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-docsto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-docs-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-plperlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-plperl-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-pltclto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-server-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-server-develto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-staticto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-testto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-test-debuginfoto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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redhat/postgresql-test-rpm-macrosto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6.aa - Upgrade
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postgresqlto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.6.20 - Configuration
No additional specific configuration changes are explicitly stated in the provided material; only the postgresql package upgrade to 9.6.20 is described.
PostgreSQL ALTER ... (unspecified in provided text) = (not specified)
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5619?
The severity of RHSA-2020:5619 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:5619?
To fix RHSA-2020:5619, you must update to postgresql version 9.6.20-1.module+el8.3.0+8938+7f0e88b6 or later.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2020:5619?
RHSA-2020:5619 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 systems running the specified versions of PostgreSQL.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in RHSA-2020:5619?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2020:5619 allows a reconnection that can downgrade connection security settings.
Are there additional resources for understanding RHSA-2020:5619?
Though specific external resources are not provided, you can review documentation from Red Hat's advisory on RHSA-2020:5619.