CVE-2026-16241

Summary

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.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
n/aPostgreSQL18 < 18.5affected
n/aPostgreSQL17 < 17.11affected
n/aPostgreSQL16 < 16.15affected
n/aPostgreSQL15 < 15.19affected
n/aPostgreSQL0 < 14.24affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-191: Integer Underflow (Wrap or Wraparound)

ADP Enrichment

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

  • SSVC:
  • Exploitation: none
    • Automatable: no
    • Technical Impact: partial

References