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Deprecated RDS Versions in Use. Avoid deprecated RDS Versions to avoid Security issues.

Risk Level

High

Address

Reliability, Security

Compliance Standards

CBP

Triage and Remediation

Remediation

To remediate the issue of using deprecated RDS versions in AWS, follow these steps using the AWS Management Console:

  1. Identify the RDS Instances with Deprecated Versions:

    • Log in to your AWS Management Console.
    • Navigate to the RDS service.
    • Click on “Databases” from the left-hand menu.
    • Look for databases that are using deprecated RDS versions. These instances will be marked with a warning sign indicating that the version is deprecated.
  2. Create a Snapshot of the RDS Instance:

    • Before performing any upgrade, it is recommended to create a snapshot of your RDS instance for backup purposes.
    • Select the RDS instance that you want to upgrade.
    • Click on the “Instance actions” dropdown menu.
    • Select “Take snapshot” and provide a name for the snapshot.
  3. Modify the RDS Instance:

    • Select the RDS instance that you want to upgrade.
    • Click on the “Modify” button.
    • In the Modify RDS Instance window, select the desired RDS engine version that is supported and not deprecated.
    • Review the other configuration settings if needed.
    • Click on the “Continue” button.
  4. Apply the Changes:

    • Review the changes you made in the Modify RDS Instance window.
    • Scroll down and click on the “Modify DB Instance” button to apply the changes.
    • AWS will schedule a maintenance window for the upgrade process. The actual upgrade will happen during this maintenance window.
  5. Monitor the Upgrade Process:

    • Once the maintenance window starts, AWS will automatically upgrade the RDS instance to the new version.
    • Monitor the upgrade process from the RDS console to ensure that it completes successfully.
  6. Verify the Upgrade:

    • After the upgrade process is completed, verify that the RDS instance is now running on the new, non-deprecated version.
    • Test your applications to ensure that they are working as expected with the upgraded RDS instance.

By following these steps, you can remediate the issue of using deprecated RDS versions in AWS and ensure that your RDS instances are running on supported and up-to-date versions.

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