CVE-2026-116310: Use-After-Free (CVSS 4.3)

Description

Use after free in PostgreSQL COPY FROM error reporting allows a database user to disclose portions of server memory, via a longer input row following an ignored or nullified conversion error. file_fdw reaches the same code path in affected version 18. Within major versions 17-18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.7 and 17.12 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 17 are unaffected.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-416 Use After Free

References

Other References

https://www.postgresql.org/support/security/CVE-2026-116310/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-116310? +

Use after free in PostgreSQL COPY FROM error reporting allows a database user to disclose portions of server memory, via a longer input row following an ignored or nullified conversion error. file_fdw reaches the same code path in affected version 18. Within major versions 17-18, minor versions before PostgreSQL 18.7 and 17.12 are affected. Versions before PostgreSQL 17 are unaffected. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-116310? +

CVE-2026-116310 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-116310? +

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