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CVE-2026-6479

HIGH CVSS: 7.5 Published: 2026-05-14 Modified: 2026-06-17

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 Platforms

Postgresql Postgresql

Weakness Type

CWE-674

References