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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

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.

CVE-2026-16241Published 3 weeks agoSource: Ubuntu

Affected packages

  • postgresql-10
  • postgresql-12
  • postgresql-14
  • postgresql-16
  • postgresql-18
  • postgresql-9.3
  • postgresql-9.5

Exploit signal

Known exploited (CISA KEV)
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