tencent cloud

All product documents
TencentDB for PostgreSQL
DocumentationTencentDB for PostgreSQLRelease Notes and AnnouncementsAnnouncementsSecurity Risk Statement for Creating Partial Plugins in PostgreSQL Cloud Database
Security Risk Statement for Creating Partial Plugins in PostgreSQL Cloud Database
Download PDF
Last updated: 2024-04-09 09:36:56
Security Risk Statement for Creating Partial Plugins in PostgreSQL Cloud Database
Last updated: 2024-04-09 09:36:56
Download PDF
Dear user,
Creating extensions in instances with lower kernel versions may pose security risks. For better management and enhanced security of extensions, TencentDB for PostgreSQL has provided a new kernel version for your upgrade and use since August 17, 2023. To avoid risks and securely use these extensions, you need to upgrade the kernel minor version.

Affected Scope

Kernel Minor Version Range
Affected Extensions
Later than v10.17_r1.12
xml2,postgis,postgis_raster,postgis_sfcgal,postgis_tiger_geocoder,postgis_topology,address_standardizer,timescaledb
Later than v11.12_r1.12
xml2,postgis,postgis_raster,postgis_sfcgal,postgis_tiger_geocoder,postgis_topology,address_standardizer,timescaledb
Later than v12.7_r1.13
xml2,postgis,postgis_raster,postgis_sfcgal,postgis_tiger_geocoder,postgis_topology,address_standardizer,timescaledb
Later than v13.3_r1.10
timesacledb,postgis,postgis_raster,postgis_sfcgal,postgis_tiger_geocoder,postgis_topology,address_standardizer
Later than v14.2_r1.12
postgis,postgis_raster,postgis_sfcgal,postgis_tiger_geocoder,postgis_topology,address_standardizer,timescaledb,plperl,plpgsql,pl_tcl
Later thanv14.3_r1.13 (babelfish)
postgis,postgis_raster,postgis_sfcgal,postgis_tiger_geocoder,postgis_topology,address_standardizer,timescaledb,plperl,plpgsql,pl_tcl
Later than v15.1_r1.5
postgis,postgis_raster,postgis_sfcgal,postgis_tiger_geocoder,postgis_topology,address_standardizer,timescaledb,plperl,plpgsql,pltcl,plsample

Suggested Usage

From August 17, 2023, if you need to securely use the above extensions, please upgrade to a kernel minor version in the TencentDB for PostgreSQL console. The upgrade will involve a system restart, so please prepare for service reconnection.
Was this page helpful?
You can also Contact Sales or Submit a Ticket for help.
Yes
No

Feedback

Contact Us

Contact our sales team or business advisors to help your business.

Contact Us
Technical Support

Open a ticket if you're looking for further assistance. Our Ticket is 7x24 avaliable.

Submit a Ticket
7x24 Phone Support