QID 352471

Date Published: 2021-07-14

QID 352471: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for postgresql96: ALAS-2021-1520

<DIV ID="issue_overview"> a flaw was found in postgresql.
While modifying certain sql array values, missing bounds checks let authenticated database users write arbitrary bytes to a wide area of server memory.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and integrity as well as system availability. (
cve-2021-32027 ) </DIV>

Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

Allows unauthorized disclosure of information; allows unauthorized modification; allows disruption of service.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2021-1520 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 352471

    CVE-2021-32027 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS-2021-1520 Amazon Linux URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2021-1520.html
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