Ensure the Latest Security Patches are Applied

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Descripción

PostgreSQL updates are released to resolve bugs, and mitigate vulnerabilities quarterly (or sooner for drastic CVEs). It is recommended that PostgreSQL installations are kept up to date with the latest security updates.

Cómo se verifica

Método de auditoría: Revisión manual

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Run SHOW server_version; and compare the result with the latest minor release and the security announcements on https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/ (and your OS vendor advisories if using distro packages). A server that is not on the latest minor release of its major version is a fail.

Cómo se corrige

Método de corrección: Guía o parche de infraestructura

Apply the latest minor release with the package manager (dnf update postgresql18* / apt upgrade postgresql-18) during a maintenance window, then restart PostgreSQL.

Propiedades

Sistemas operativos: Cualquiera
Etiquetas: postgresdatabasepatchingmanual
Referencia: CIS PostgreSQL 18 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 1.5 Ensure the Latest Security Patches are Applied