Heap-based Buffer Overflow in GNU Binutils
CVE-2026-3441

6.1MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Red Hat
Status
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 March 2026

What is CVE-2026-3441?

A vulnerability exists within the GNU Binutils due to a heap-based buffer overflow, specifically an out-of-bounds read in the bfd linker. An attacker can exploit this flaw by persuading a user to process a specially crafted XCOFF object file, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information. This may lead to significant security risks, including information leakage or application-level denial of service. It is crucial for users to update their versions to mitigate potential attacks.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-3441
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2443826
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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