PostgreSQL Buffer OverRead in pg_trgm Index picksplit (18.5)
CVE-2026-14678 Published on August 13, 2026
PostgreSQL pg_trgm picksplit reads past end of buffer
Buffer over-read in PostgreSQL pg_trgm index picksplit function reads past end of a heap buffer. This might allow a table maintainer to infer limited memory values, via the lossy signal of index split choices. Versions before PostgreSQL 18.5, 17.11, 16.15, 15.19, and 14.24 are affected.
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.
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