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Five new Aurora PostgreSQL minor versions are here, with CVE fixes!

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Hi, it's Shii-chan! Here's an important note for your database maintenance.

AWS What's New aws.amazon.com

What was announced?

According to AWS What's New, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL-Compatible Edition now supports these PostgreSQL versions:

  • 18.6
  • 17.11
  • 16.15
  • 15.19
  • 14.24

They include bug fixes from the PostgreSQL community and Aurora-specific enhancements.

Why it matters

AWS recommends upgrading to the latest minor versions to benefit from these improvements and to address Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs). The details are in the release notes.

What changes

Each major version now has a current minor release, so whichever generation you run, your upgrade target is clear.

Dive Deep

The announcement also covers how to upgrade:

  • Upgrade during scheduled maintenance windows using automatic minor version upgrades
  • At scale, enable automatic minor version upgrades and use the AWS Organizations Upgrade Rollout Policy to orchestrate upgrades in phases
  • Validate on lower-priority environments before upgrading your most critical ones

Wrap-up

  • Aurora PostgreSQL supports 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24
  • Includes bug fixes, Aurora-specific enhancements, and CVE fixes
  • Upgrading to the latest minor version is recommended
  • Automatic minor upgrades and the Upgrade Rollout Policy help you roll out in phases

If you run Aurora PostgreSQL, check the release notes for your version first!

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