Use of Externally-Controlled Format String Affecting pg_repack package, versions <0:1.5.1-1.module+el8.10.0+22551+c0330dc9


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.21% (11th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-PGREPACK-16790465
  • published21 May 2026
  • disclosed14 May 2026

Introduced: 14 May 2026

CVE-2026-6474  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-134  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 pg_repack to version 0:1.5.1-1.module+el8.10.0+22551+c0330dc9 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream pg_repack package and not the pg_repack package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

Externally-controlled format string in PostgreSQL timeofday() function allows an attacker to retrieve portions of server memory, via crafted timezone zones. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.4, 17.10, 16.14, 15.18, and 14.23 are affected.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1