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CVE-2026-2006

postgresql: PostgreSQL missing validation of multibyte character length executes arbitrary code

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Severity

Important

Red Hat Product Security

8.8

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 · 8.8
CVSS: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