REDHAT-BUG-2414826: Medium severity PostgreSQL libpq vulnerability

Published Nov 13, 2025
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Updated

Integer wraparound in multiple PostgreSQL libpq client library functions allows an application input provider or network peer to cause libpq to undersize an allocation and write out-of-bounds by hundreds of megabytes. This results in a segmentation fault for the application using libpq. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.1, 17.7, 16.11, 15.15, 14.20, and 13.23 are affected.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PostgreSQL libpq<18.1, <17.7, <16.11, <15.15, <14.20, <13.23

Event History

Nov 13, 2025
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:01 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2414826?

REDHAT-BUG-2414826 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for out-of-bounds memory writes leading to application crashes.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2414826?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2414826, upgrade the PostgreSQL libpq client library to the latest version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of PostgreSQL libpq are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2414826?

Affected versions of PostgreSQL libpq include all versions up to 18.1, 17.7, 16.11, 15.15, 14.20, and 13.23.

4

What impact does REDHAT-BUG-2414826 have on applications using libpq?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-2414826 includes potential segmentation faults in applications, causing unexpected crashes due to memory corruption.

5

How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-2414826?

You can verify if your system is vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-2414826 by checking the version of the PostgreSQL libpq client library installed on your system.

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