CVE-2026-33815: CWE-129 — Improper Validation of Array Index in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5 github.com/jackc/pgx/v5/pgproto3
Memory-safety vulnerability in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-33815 is a memory-safety vulnerability classified under CWE-129 (Improper Validation of Array Index) affecting the github.com/jackc/pgx/v5/pgproto3 package. This vulnerability can lead to out-of-bounds memory access, potentially causing crashes or arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8 (Critical), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Red Hat advisories list this CVE among multiple security issues addressed in Red Hat Edge Manager and related products, but do not explicitly state the patch status or remediation level. The vulnerability is acknowledged and tracked in multiple Red Hat errata, indicating vendor awareness and ongoing mitigation efforts.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in complete compromise of affected systems due to memory corruption, including unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data, and denial of service. The critical CVSS score reflects the potential for remote exploitation without authentication or user interaction. No known active exploits have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Red Hat advisories linked for current remediation guidance. Multiple Red Hat errata reference fixes for this vulnerability, suggesting that updates are available for affected Red Hat products. Users should monitor the vendor advisories at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33815 and apply relevant security updates promptly once confirmed. No vendor advisory explicitly states 'no action required' or 'already mitigated.'
CVE-2026-33815: CWE-129 — Improper Validation of Array Index in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5 github.com/jackc/pgx/v5/pgproto3
Description
Memory-safety vulnerability in github.com/jackc/pgx/v5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-33815 is a memory-safety vulnerability classified under CWE-129 (Improper Validation of Array Index) affecting the github.com/jackc/pgx/v5/pgproto3 package. This vulnerability can lead to out-of-bounds memory access, potentially causing crashes or arbitrary code execution. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8 (Critical), with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Red Hat advisories list this CVE among multiple security issues addressed in Red Hat Edge Manager and related products, but do not explicitly state the patch status or remediation level. The vulnerability is acknowledged and tracked in multiple Red Hat errata, indicating vendor awareness and ongoing mitigation efforts.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can result in complete compromise of affected systems due to memory corruption, including unauthorized disclosure, modification, or destruction of data, and denial of service. The critical CVSS score reflects the potential for remote exploitation without authentication or user interaction. No known active exploits have been reported yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Red Hat advisories linked for current remediation guidance. Multiple Red Hat errata reference fixes for this vulnerability, suggesting that updates are available for affected Red Hat products. Users should monitor the vendor advisories at https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-33815 and apply relevant security updates promptly once confirmed. No vendor advisory explicitly states 'no action required' or 'already mitigated.'
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Go
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-23T20:35:32.814Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
- Vendor Advisory Urls
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Threat ID: 69d52a46aaed68159a30f898
Added to database: 04/07/2026, 16:01:10 UTC
Last enriched: 07/30/2026, 21:56:54 UTC
Last updated: 07/31/2026, 19:51:54 UTC
Views: 156
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