QID 352826

Date Published: 2021-09-15

QID 352826: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for postgresql-jdbc: AL2012-2021-350

Package updates are available for amazon linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
cve-2020-13692: 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.
1852985: cve-2020-13692 postgresql-jdbc: xml external entity (xxe) vulnerability in pgsqlxml


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 High - 7.7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.
  • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 352826

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2021-350 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html