Integer overflow in PostgreSQL
CVE-2026-16241
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.
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 3.8 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.002 (8.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 9th percentile — 8.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.002 · newest: 0.002 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- PostgreSQL
- PostgreSQL — versions 18, 17, 16
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007 (Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-16241?
- CVE-2026-16241 is a low-severity vulnerability in PostgreSQL, classified under Integer Underflow. CVSS score: 3.8/10. Published 2026-08-13.
- How severe is CVE-2026-16241?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 3.8 out of 10.