Memory-Safety Vulnerability in Pgx by Jack Charney
CVE-2026-33816

9.8CRITICAL

What is CVE-2026-33816?

A memory-safety vulnerability has been identified in the Pgx library by Jack Charney, which could potentially allow an attacker to exploit memory handling errors in the application. This issue arises from improper memory management, leading to possible crashes or unauthorized access to sensitive information. It's crucial for users of the affected versions to assess their systems and consider implementing the latest patches to mitigate risks.

Affected Version(s)

github.com/jackc/pgx/v5/pgproto3 0 < 5.9.0

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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