CVE-2026-2005 Affecting postgresql:12/postgresql-upgrade package, versions <0:12.22-6.module_el8.10.0+4123+1638d348


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.03% (11th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX8-POSTGRESQL-15467589
  • published12 Mar 2026
  • disclosed5 Mar 2026

Introduced: 5 Mar 2026

CVE-2026-2005  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:8 postgresql:12/postgresql-upgrade to version 0:12.22-6.module_el8.10.0+4123+1638d348 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:4064.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream postgresql:12/postgresql-upgrade package and not the postgresql:12/postgresql-upgrade package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Heap buffer overflow in PostgreSQL pgcrypto allows a ciphertext provider to execute arbitrary code as the operating system user running the database. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.2, 17.8, 16.12, 15.16, and 14.21 are affected.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1