CVE-2026-70633: TimescaleDB 2.29.1 Out-of-Bounds Read DoS via Gorilla Compression Reverse Iterator

Published Aug 6, 2026
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Updated

TimescaleDB through 2.29.1, fixed in commit 517c13e, contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Gorilla compression reverse row iterator that allows authenticated attackers to cause a denial of service by storing a crafted compressed datum with an internally inconsistent BitArray. Attackers with DML access to a compressed hypertable can trigger an unsigned integer wraparound in the reverse iterator bucket index computation, causing a read beyond the end of the bucket array, resulting in a SIGSEGV crash that can be repeatedly triggered on each subsequent reverse-order scan.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Timescale TimescaleDB<=2.29.1
Timescale TimescaleDB<=2.29.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade TimescaleDB to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.29.1Patch 517c13e

Event History

Aug 6, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:51 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:51 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:18 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-70633?

CVE-2026-70633 has a medium severity rating of 6.5.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-70633?

To fix CVE-2026-70633, upgrade to TimescaleDB version 2.30.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-70633?

CVE-2026-70633 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability that can lead to denial of service.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2026-70633?

CVE-2026-70633 can be exploited by authenticated attackers with access to the database.

5

What component is affected by CVE-2026-70633?

CVE-2026-70633 affects the Gorilla compression reverse row iterator in TimescaleDB.

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