SB2026012165 - SUSE update for postgresql17, postgresql18 

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SB2026012165 - SUSE update for postgresql17, postgresql18

Published: January 21, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026012165
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Missing authorization (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-12817)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to missing authorization in the  CREATE STATISTICS command. A remote user can perform denial of service against other CREATE STATISTICS users by creating in any schema.


2) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-12818)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in multiple PostgreSQL libpq client library functions. A remote user can pass specially crafted data to the application, trigger an integer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References