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 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.

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Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-6438-1 postgresql-17 security update
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:15:00 +0000

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First Time appeared Postgresql
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Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:30:00 +0000

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{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


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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 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
Title PostgreSQL ascii() function reads past end of buffer
Weaknesses CWE-126
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: PostgreSQL

Published:

Updated: 2026-08-13T15:39:03.530Z

Reserved: 2026-07-28T01:59:49.926Z

Link: CVE-2026-18024

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-08-13T15:38:55.256Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-08-13T13:17:47.880

Modified: 2026-08-13T16:17:58.313

Link: CVE-2026-18024

cve-icon Redhat

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-13T20:00:03Z

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