Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) in the PostgreSQL protocol parser in Packetbeat can lead Denial of Service via Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153). An attacker can send a specially crafted packet causing a Go runtime panic that terminates the Packetbeat process. This vulnerability requires the pgsql protocol to be explicitly enabled and configured to monitor traffic on the targeted port.

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Description Improper Validation of Array Index (CWE-129) in the PostgreSQL protocol parser in Packetbeat can lead Denial of Service via Input Data Manipulation (CAPEC-153). An attacker can send a specially crafted packet causing a Go runtime panic that terminates the Packetbeat process. This vulnerability requires the pgsql protocol to be explicitly enabled and configured to monitor traffic on the targeted port.
Title Improper Validation of Array Index in Packetbeat Leading to Denial of Service
Weaknesses CWE-129
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: elastic

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Updated: 2026-02-26T16:59:55.310Z

Reserved: 2026-02-16T16:42:05.773Z

Link: CVE-2026-26932

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-02-26T18:23:07.470

Modified: 2026-02-26T18:23:07.470

Link: CVE-2026-26932

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