POSTGRESQL has addressed a significant vulnerability in its replication system known as Logical Decoding, which has existed for 12 years. This flaw could allow attackers to execute remote code in replication roles without authentication. The patch also promotes enhancing defense mechanisms. Key points of this update include a reminder to adopt security best practices such as regular updates and employing robust database configurations to mitigate risks.
PostgreSQL Fixes 12-Year-Old Logical Decoding Flaw Enabling Replication-Role Code Execution
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