CVE-2026-6479
PostgreSQL SSL/GSS init causes denial of service, via uncontrolled recursion
Published:
5/14/2026
Last updated:
5/14/2026
Reserved:
4/17/2026
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.
CNA assigner:
PostgreSQL (f86ef6dc-4d3a-42ad-8f28-e6d5547a5007)
Requested by:
n/a
Products affected (1)
| Product |
Vendor |
Version |
| PostgreSQL |
n/a
|
Java SE: 6u171
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Credits (1)
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The PostgreSQL project thanks Calif.io in collaboration with Claude and Anthropic Research for reporting this problem.