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CVE-2026-19385 (GCVE-0-2026-19385)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-13 13:00 – Updated: 2026-08-29 23:07
VLAI
Title
PostgreSQL pg_dump heap buffer overflow executes arbitrary code
Summary
Heap buffer overflow in PostgreSQL pg_dump of long function transform lists allows an object creator to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running pg_dump, via a crafted transform list. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.6, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-13 00:00 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
n/a PostgreSQL Affected: 18 , < 18.6 (rpm)
Affected: 17 , < 17.11 (rpm)
Affected: 16 , < 16.15 (rpm)
Affected: 15 , < 15.19 (rpm)
Affected: 0 , < 14.24 (rpm)
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