Lua is updated to version 5.4.7

Details

Detail name Value
Changelog Number 19651
Type Improvement
Status Resolved
Fix Versions Exasol 8.34.0
Resolution Date 2025-04-16

Background

Exasol database supports Lua for writing “Scripting” scripts (see Scripting) and UDF scripts (see Lua).

Improvement

Lua and extensions, shipped with it, were updated.

Details

  • Lua is updated from version 5.4.0 to version 5.4.7.
  • LuaSocket module is updated from 3.0.rc1 to 3.1.0.
  • LuaSec module is updated from 1.0.2 to 1.3.2.

Impact

This update is critical for maintaining optimal security and performance. Users are encouraged to use a new Lua version. Please reach out to support for potential workarounds if this causes any issues.

Changed behavior

Lua is updated from version 5.4.0 to version 5.4.7. LuaSocket module is updated from 3.0.rc1 to 3.1.0. LuaSec module is updated from 1.0.2 to 1.3.2.