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CVE-2026-6479

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.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
14 May 2026
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
16 Oct 2026
Fixed in
14.23, 15.18, 16.14, 17.10, 18.4
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
PostgreSQLServers and applications · cpe:a:postgresql:postgresql
  • Every version before 14.23
  • From 15.0 before 15.18
  • From 16.0 before 16.14
  • From 17.0 before 17.10
  • From 18.0 before 18.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-6479
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-6479