CVE-2026-2005 Affecting postgresql:16/postgresql package, versions <0:16.13-1.module_el9.7.0+213+65e1da69


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

Exploit Maturity
Proof of Concept
EPSS
0.04% (13th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-POSTGRESQL-15468034
  • published12 Mar 2026
  • disclosed4 Mar 2026

Introduced: 4 Mar 2026

CVE-2026-2005  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 postgresql:16/postgresql to version 0:16.13-1.module_el9.7.0+213+65e1da69 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2026:4110.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream postgresql:16/postgresql package and not the postgresql:16/postgresql package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 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