CVE-2026-18024
Medium
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.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.3
Exploit probability—
Product
Postgresql
PublishedAug 13, 2026
First seenAug 13, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-126CWE-126
How to fix
Update
- postgresql postgresql14.24, 15.19, 16.15, 17.11, 18.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| postgresql postgresql | 14.0 ≤ v < 14.24, 15.0 ≤ v < 15.19, 16.0 ≤ v < 16.15, 17.0 ≤ v < 17.11, 18.0 ≤ v < 18.5 | 14.24, 15.19, 16.15, 17.11, 18.5 |
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