CVE-2026-16241 Affecting postgresql16 package, versions <16.15-r0
Threat Intelligence
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- published15 Aug 2026
- disclosed13 Aug 2026
Introduced: 13 Aug 2026
NewCVE-2026-16241 (opens in a new tab)How to fix?
Upgrade Alpine:3.23 postgresql16 to version 16.15-r0 or higher.
NVD Description
Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream postgresql16 package and not the postgresql16 package as distributed by Alpine.
See How to fix? for Alpine:3.23 relevant fixed versions and status.
Integer underflow in PostgreSQL ECPG allows a database server administrator to achieve temporary denial of service against the ECPG client via sending a bytea value lacking the mandatory prefix. The client overwrites a huge memory region with bytes outside attacker knowledge or control. This typically yields a simple SIGSEGV, but rare cases might achieve client-specific integrity impact via the write. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.