RHSA-2020:3285: 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.<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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2020:3285?
RHSA-2020:3285 has been classified with an important severity due to the XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability.
How do I fix RHSA-2020:3285?
To address RHSA-2020:3285, update the postgresql-jdbc and postgresql-jdbc-javadoc packages to version 9.2.1002-8.el7_8.
What types of vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:3285?
RHSA-2020:3285 addresses an XML external entity (XXE) vulnerability in the postgresql-jdbc package.
Which versions of PostgreSQL are affected by RHSA-2020:3285?
Versions of postgresql-jdbc prior to 9.2.1002-8.el7_8 are impacted by RHSA-2020:3285.
Is RHSA-2020:3285 applicable to all environments?
RHSA-2020:3285 specifically pertains to Red Hat environments utilizing the affected versions of PostgreSQL JDBC packages.