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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD7.5 High

CVE-2026-6479

PostgreSQL SSL/GSS init causes denial of service, via uncontrolled recursion

Description

Uncontrolled recursion in PostgreSQL SSL and GSS negotiation allows an attacker able to connect to a PostgreSQL AF_UNIX socket to achieve sustained denial of service. If SSL and GSS are both disabled, an attacker can do the same via access to a PostgreSQL TCP socket. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

n/a PostgreSQL

Default version status: unaffected

  • 18 to < 18.4affected
  • 17 to < 17.10affected
  • 16 to < 16.14affected
  • 15 to < 15.18affected
  • 0 to < 14.23affected

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