CVE-2026-16241 LOW

CVE-2026-16241: PostgreSQL ECPG integer underflow can crash the client

Vendor N/A
Product PostgreSQL
Weakness CWE-191
Published August 13, 2026
Last update August 13, 2026

CVSS base score

3.8/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

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.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 13, 2026 CVE published
August 13, 2026 Record updated