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.
Published: 2026-08-13
Score: 3.8 Low
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Postgresql
Postgresql postgresql
Vendors & Products Postgresql
Postgresql postgresql

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:15:00 +0000

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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.
Title PostgreSQL ECPG integer underflow can crash the client
Weaknesses CWE-191
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L'}


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Postgresql Postgresql
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: PostgreSQL

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-13T15:38:45.795Z

Reserved: 2026-07-20T01:55:34.563Z

Link: CVE-2026-16241

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-13T13:17:46.670

Modified: 2026-08-13T13:17:46.670

Link: CVE-2026-16241

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Updated: 2026-08-13T14:45:03Z

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