CVE-2026-2006
postgresql: PostgreSQL missing validation of multibyte character length executes arbitrary code
Severity
ImportantRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · February 12, 2026
Updated · June 30, 2026
Description
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.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 8.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-1285 · Improper Validation of Specified Index, Position, or Offset in Input