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CVE-2026-16241 Integer underflow in PostgreSQL ECPG allows a database server administrator to achieve temporary denial of service…

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 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

Affected products and versions

Product Affected versions Fixed in
postgresql 18 18 → < 18.6 18.6
postgresql 17 17 → < 17.11 17.11
postgresql 16 16 → < 16.15 16.15
postgresql 15 15 → < 15.19 15.19
postgresql 14.24 earliest → < 14.24 14.24
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