QID 352802

Date Published: 2021-09-13

QID 352802: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for postgresql-jdbc: ALAS-2021-1533

A flaw was found in postgresql jdbc in versions prior to 42.2.13.
An xml external entity (xxe) weakness was found in postgresql jdbc.
The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data confidentiality and system availability. (
( CVE-2020-13692)




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

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS-2021-1533 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS-2021-1533 Amazon Linux URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/ALAS-2021-1533.html