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CVE-2026-6479

PostgreSQL SSL/GSS init causes denial of service, via uncontrolled recursion PUBLISHED

Description (CNA)

Uncontrolled recursion in PostgreSQL SSL and GSS negotiation allows an attacker able to connect to a PostgreSQL AF_UNIX socket to achieve sustained denial of service. If SSL and GSS are both disabled, an attacker can do the same via access to a PostgreSQL TCP socket. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.

Affected (CNA)

Vendor / productVersions
n/a / PostgreSQLaffected 18 before 18.4; affected 17 before 17.10; affected 16 before 16.14; affected 15 before 15.18; affected 0 before 14.23

CWE

CWE-674

References

ADP enrichment

CISA-ADP

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