RHSA-2021:0165: Important: libpq security update

Published Jan 18, 2021
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Updated

The libpq package provides the PostgreSQL client library, which allows client programs to connect to PostgreSQL servers. The following packages have been upgraded to a later upstream version: libpq (12.5). (BZ#1898226, BZ#1901561)Security Fix(es): postgresql: Reconnection can downgrade connection security settings (CVE-2020-25694) 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

20 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/libpq<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-debuginfo<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-debuginfo<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-debugsource<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-debugsource<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-devel<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-devel<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-devel-debuginfo<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-devel-debuginfo<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-debuginfo<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-debugsource<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-devel<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq-devel-debuginfo<12.5-2.el8_1
12.5-2.el8_1
redhat/libpq<12.5-2.el8_1.aa
12.5-2.el8_1.aa
redhat/libpq-debuginfo<12.5-2.el8_1.aa
12.5-2.el8_1.aa
redhat/libpq-debugsource<12.5-2.el8_1.aa
12.5-2.el8_1.aa
redhat/libpq-devel<12.5-2.el8_1.aa
12.5-2.el8_1.aa
redhat/libpq-devel-debuginfo<12.5-2.el8_1.aa
12.5-2.el8_1.aa

Remediation

Event History

Jan 18, 2021
Advisory Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of RHSA-2021:0165?

The severity of RHSA-2021:0165 is classified as important.

2

How do I fix RHSA-2021:0165?

To fix RHSA-2021:0165, upgrade the libpq, libpq-debuginfo, libpq-debugsource, and libpq-devel packages to version 12.5-2.el8_1.

3

Which packages are affected by RHSA-2021:0165?

The affected packages include libpq, libpq-debuginfo, libpq-debugsource, and libpq-devel on various architectures.

4

What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2021:0165 address?

RHSA-2021:0165 addresses vulnerabilities related to the PostgreSQL client library that could affect connectivity and security.

5

Is there a recommended version for the packages fixed by RHSA-2021:0165?

The recommended version for the packages fixed by RHSA-2021:0165 is 12.5-2.el8_1.

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