CVE-2026-18024
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CVE-2026-18024 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer over-read in PostgreSQL ascii() SQL function allows a user to disclose up to 3 bytes after the end of a specific allocation, via a crafted text value. This is the same class of defect that CVE-2026-2006 fixed, though this instance has less impact. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer over-read in PostgreSQL ascii() SQL function allows a user to disclose up to 3 bytes after the end of a specific allocation, via a crafted text value. This is the same class of defect that CVE-2026-2006 fixed, though this instance has less impact. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 14.0, < 14.24 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 15.0, < 15.19 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 16.0, < 16.15 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 17.0, < 17.11 |
| Postgresql | Postgresql | >= 18.0, < 18.5 |
References
- https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-18024/Vendor Advisory
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