CVE-2026-16241

low

Description

Integer underflow in PostgreSQL ECPG allows a database server administrator to achieve temporary denial of service against the ECPG client via sending a bytea value lacking the mandatory prefix. The client overwrites a huge memory region with bytes outside attacker knowledge or control. This typically yields a simple SIGSEGV, but rare cases might achieve client-specific integrity impact via the write. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

References

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-16241/

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2026-08-13

Updated: 2026-08-13

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 4.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:M/C:N/I:P/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 3.8

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Severity: Low