RHSA-2021:0163: Important: postgresql:12 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 (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+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
1.4.0-4.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
redhat/postgres-decoderbufs<0.10.0-2.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-test-rpm-macros<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/pgaudit<1.4.0-4.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgres-decoderbufs<0.10.0-2.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgres-decoderbufs-debugsource<0.10.0-2.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-contrib-debuginfo<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-debugsource<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-docs<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-plperl<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-server<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-static<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-test<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/pgaudit-debuginfo<1.4.0-4.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-debugsource<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-docs<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-plperl<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-plperl-debuginfo<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-plpython3<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-pltcl-debuginfo<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-server<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-server-debuginfo<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661
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redhat/postgresql-server<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-server-debuginfo<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-server-devel<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-static<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-test<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-test-debuginfo<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-debuginfo<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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redhat/postgresql-upgrade-devel-debuginfo<12.5-1.module+el8.2.0+9043+1dbb5661.aa
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Remediation

Event History

Feb 12, 2026
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·08:56 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:56 AM
RemedyDescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0163?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0163 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0163?

To fix RHSA-2021:0163, upgrade your PostgreSQL package to version 12.5 or later.

3

What are the affected packages in RHSA-2021:0163?

The affected packages include postgresql, pgaudit, and postgres-decoderbufs among others.

4

What vulnerabilities are addressed by RHSA-2021:0163?

RHSA-2021:0163 addresses the vulnerability CVE-2020-25694 related to reconnection and connection security downgrades.

5

When was RHSA-2021:0163 released?

RHSA-2021:0163 was released on March 9, 2021.

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