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CVE-2026-2006

PostgreSQL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support

Missing validation of multibyte character length in PostgreSQL text manipulation allows a database user to issue crafted queries that achieve a buffer overrun. That suffices to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, and 14.21 are affected.

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
1.08%
61.8% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.02.12
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability1.08%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

Missing validation of multibyte character length in PostgreSQL text manipulation allows a database user to issue crafted queries that achieve a buffer overrun. That suffices to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, and 14.21 are affected.

Affected product and versions

Product
PostgreSQL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support
Affected versions
>= 18 < 18.2, >= 17 < 17.8, >= 16 < 16.12, >= 15 < 15.16, < 14.21, >= 14.0 < 14.21, >= 15.0 < 15.16, >= 16.0 < 16.12, >= 17.0 < 17.8, >= 18.0 < 18.2
Fixed versions
14.21, 15.16, 16.12, 17.8, 18.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that PostgreSQL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-1285, CWE-129