TMA-POSTGRES-1.5
Ensure the Latest Security Patches are Applied
Description
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.
Méthode de vérification
Méthode d'audit: Revue manuelle
Cette recommandation ne peut pas être vérifiée automatiquement. Une analyse la liste avec ces instructions lorsque vous passez --include-manual.
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.
Méthode de correction
Méthode de correction: Recommandation ou correctif d'infrastructure
Apply the latest minor release with the package manager (dnf update postgresql18* / apt upgrade postgresql-18) during a maintenance window, then restart PostgreSQL.
Propriétés
- Systèmes d'exploitation
- Tous
- Étiquettes
- postgresdatabasepatchingmanual
- Référence
- CIS PostgreSQL 18 Benchmark v1.0.0 - 1.5 Ensure the Latest Security Patches are Applied