CVE-2026-61822
Description
A flaw was found in pg_partman. A user with partman_user access can exploit an exception handling issue in the run_maintenance function. By crafting a failing partition set with a low maintenance order, an attacker can cause the maintenance process to prematurely terminate. This leads to a denial of service for partition management operations, preventing automated maintenance across the entire database.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Confidentiality,Availability,Integrity
Technical Impact: Read Application Data; DoS: Crash, Exit, or Restart; Unexpected State
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