PostgreSQL 9.x STIG Version Comparison

There are 1 differences between versions v2 r3 (July 27, 2022) (the "left" version) and v2 r5 (July 24, 2024) (the "right" version).

Check PGS9-00-012900 was added to the benchmark in the "right" version.

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Title

PostgreSQL products must be a version supported by the vendor.

Check Content

Postgres 9 is no longer supported by the vendor. If the system is running Postrges 9, this is a finding.

Discussion

Unsupported commercial and database systems should not be used because fixes to newly identified bugs will not be implemented by the vendor. The lack of support can result in potential vulnerabilities. Systems at unsupported servicing levels or releases will not receive security updates for new vulnerabilities, which leaves them subject to exploitation. When maintenance updates and patches are no longer available, the database software is no longer considered supported and should be upgraded or decommissioned.

Fix

Remove or decommission all unsupported software products. Upgrade unsupported DBMS or unsupported components to a supported version of the product.