Thank you for your detailed response. I would like to clarify my situation further to ensure I take the appropriate steps.
Currently, my environment is running PostgreSQL 15.0. I understand that version 15.9 contains the fix for CVE-2024-10979, as mentioned in the release notes.
Given that I am not using the PL/Perl extension in my environment, I wanted to ask:
- Is it still mandatory to upgrade specifically to version 15.9, or would remaining on version 15.0 suffice in this case?
I appreciate your guidance on whether this upgrade is necessary, considering the specifics of my setup.
Thank you for your time and support.
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Subhash Udata <subhashudata@gmail.com> wrote:
Thank you for your response regarding the affected versions of PostgreSQL. I have a follow-up question for clarification:
The PostgreSQL documentation mentions that the versions with a fix for CVE-2024-10979 are 17.1, 16.5, 15.9, 14.14, 13.17, and 12.21. However, your reply states that any version greater than 13+ should suffice.
Could you please confirm if upgrading to one of the specific versions listed above is mandatory, or is it acceptable to upgrade to any version higher than 13
It was literally just reported and fixed. If you are on a supported release of PostgreSQL you have the fix. If you are not, you don’t.
At this point only major versions 13+ are supported.
Upgrading to an unsupported minor release is never recommended.
The fact you are on version 11 means you should not expect an answer to the question whether this newly discovered CVE affects you - that would be expecting support for a long-unsupported version.
Which of the 5 currently supported releases you should upgrade to is a decision you need to make given your circumstances.
David J.
