RHSA-2020:5620: Important: postgresql:12 security update

Published Dec 17, 2020
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Updated

PostgreSQL is an advanced object-relational database management system (DBMS).The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: postgresql (12.5).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: Uncontrolled search path element in logical replication (CVE-2020-14349) postgresql: Uncontrolled search path element in CREATE EXTENSION (CVE-2020-14350) postgresql: psql's \gset allows overwriting specially treated variables (CVE-2020-25696) 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

121 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/pgaudit<1.4.0-4.module+el8.3.0+9042+664538f4
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redhat/postgresql<12.5-1.module+el8.3.0+9042+664538f4
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redhat/postgresql-server<12.5-1.module+el8.3.0+9042+664538f4
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade<12.5-1.module+el8.3.0+9042+664538f4.aa
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Remediation

Event History

May 29, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·10:44 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:44 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2020:5620?

The severity of RHSA-2020:5620 is categorized as moderate.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2020:5620?

To fix RHSA-2020:5620, upgrade the affected PostgreSQL packages to version 12.5-1.module+el8.3.0+9042+664538f4 or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2020:5620?

RHSA-2020:5620 addresses a vulnerability where reconnection can downgrade connection security settings, identified as CVE-2020-25694.

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2020:5620?

The packages affected by RHSA-2020:5620 include postgresql, pgaudit, and postgres-decoderbufs, among others.

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Is RHSA-2020:5620 relevant for PostgreSQL users?

Yes, RHSA-2020:5620 is relevant for PostgreSQL users running affected versions, and they should take action to mitigate the vulnerability.

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