Redshift Driver Drama: Upgrade Now to Dodge SQL Injection Shenanigans!

AWS fixes SQL injection issues in Amazon Redshift drivers. Upgrade the Amazon Redshift JDBC Driver to version 2.1.0.32, the Python Connector to version 2.1.5, and the ODBC Driver to version 2.1.6.0. Or, if you’re feeling retro, revert to previous versions. Stay safe, stay secure, and always patch your software!

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Who would have thought that the holiday spirit of giving would extend to hackers exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities? Thanks to Amazon Redshift’s timely fix, you can now safely unwrap your data without fear of it being hijacked by the Grinch. So, if your database is feeling a bit too festive, it’s time for a software sleigh ride to the latest version!

Key Points:

  • Amazon Redshift has identified SQL injection vulnerabilities in its JDBC Driver, Python Connector, and ODBC Driver.
  • Each vulnerability corresponds to a specific CVE, namely CVE-2024-12744, CVE-2024-12745, and CVE-2024-12746.
  • Affected versions include JDBC Driver 2.1.0.31, Python Connector 2.1.4, and ODBC Driver v2.1.5.0.
  • Amazon recommends upgrading to secure versions 2.1.0.32, 2.1.5, and 2.1.6.0 respectively.
  • Alternatives include reverting to older versions that are not affected by these vulnerabilities.

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