CVE-2026-3172
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2026-3172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Buffer overflow in parallel HNSW index build in pgvector 0.6.0 through 0.8.1 allows a database user to leak sensitive data from other relations or crash the database server.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in parallel HNSW index build in pgvector 0.6.0 through 0.8.1 allows a database user to leak sensitive data from other relations or crash the database server.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Deferred
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-3172?
Buffer overflow in parallel HNSW index build in pgvector 0.6.0 through 0.8.1 allows a database user to leak sensitive data from other relations or crash the database server.
How severe is CVE-2026-3172?
CVE-2026-3172 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-3172?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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