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CVE-2026-6479
HIGH · CVSS 7.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2026-05-14T14:16:25.583 · Last modified 2026-06-17T11:00:51.850

Summary

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

postgresql — postgresql

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References

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