PostgreSQL 17/18 Btree Scan Buffer Overread (pre 17.12, 18.7)
CVE-2026-116333 Published on November 12, 2026
PostgreSQL parallel B-tree array scan reads beyond array bounds
Buffer over-read in PostgreSQL parallel B-tree scans allows an object creator to read attacker-chosen server-memory addresses, via a function incorrectly marked PARALLEL SAFE or STABLE to make participating workers build different scan-key arrays. Within major versions 17-18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.7 and 17.12 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 17 are unaffected.
Vulnerability Analysis
Weakness Type
Buffer Over-read
The software reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer. This typically occurs when the pointer or its index is incremented to a position beyond the bounds of the buffer or when pointer arithmetic results in a position outside of the valid memory location to name a few. This may result in exposure of sensitive information or possibly a crash.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-116333
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Exploit Probability
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