Servers and applications
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
| Software | Affected versions |
|---|---|
PostgreSQLServers and applications · cpe:a:postgresql:postgresql |
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