RHSA-2020:3284: Important: postgresql-jdbc security update
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.Security Fix(es): postgresql-jdbc: XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PgSQLXML (CVE-2020-13692) 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.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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:3284?
The severity of RHSA-2020:3284 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:3284?
You can fix RHSA-2020:3284 by updating to the postgresql-jdbc package version 8.4.704-4.el6_10.
What vulnerability is addressed in RHSA-2020:3284?
RHSA-2020:3284 addresses an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in PgSQLXML.
Which software is affected by RHSA-2020:3284?
RHSA-2020:3284 affects the postgresql-jdbc package in specific versions up to 8.4.704-4.el6_10.
What type of issue is reported in RHSA-2020:3284?
RHSA-2020:3284 reports a security vulnerability that could allow XML external entities to be processed.