RHSA-2021:0161: Important: postgresql:10 security update

Published Jan 18, 2021
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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 (10.15).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: psql's \gset allows overwriting specially treated variables (CVE-2020-25696) 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

100 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/postgresql<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
redhat/postgresql<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-contrib<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-contrib-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-debugsource<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-docs<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-docs-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plperl<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plperl-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-static<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-test<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-test-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-test-rpm-macros<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-contrib<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-contrib-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-debugsource<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-docs<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-docs-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plperl<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plperl-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-static<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-test<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-test-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-test-rpm-macros<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-contrib<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-debugsource<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-docs<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plperl<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plperl-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-static<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-test<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-test-rpm-macros<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de
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redhat/postgresql<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-contrib<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-debugsource<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-docs<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-plperl-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-server<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-server-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-test-rpm-macros<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel-debuginfo<10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de.aa
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Remediation

Event History

Jun 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·03:17 PM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·03:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0161?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0161 is rated as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0161?

To fix RHSA-2021:0161, upgrade to postgresql version 10.15-1.module+el8.2.0+8945+21c7d5de or later.

3

What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2021:0161?

RHSA-2021:0161 addresses a security flaw where reconnection can downgrade connection security settings (CVE-2020-2569).

4

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0161?

Affected packages include postgresql, postgresql-server, and postgresql-contrib among others.

5

What platforms are impacted by RHSA-2021:0161?

RHSA-2021:0161 impacts Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.

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