PostgreSQL ascii() buffer over-read before 18.5/17.11/16.15/15.19/14.24
CVE-2026-18024 Published on August 13, 2026
PostgreSQL ascii() function reads past end of buffer
Buffer over-read in PostgreSQL ascii() SQL function allows a user to disclose up to 3 bytes after the end of a specific allocation, via a crafted text value. This is the same class of defect that CVE-2026-2006 fixed, though this instance has less impact. 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.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-18024
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