Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in GNU Binutils Affects Users
CVE-2026-3442

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-2026-3442?

A vulnerability exists in the GNU Binutils package characterized by a heap-based buffer overflow specifically affecting the bfd linker component. This flaw could be triggered when a user is lured into processing a maliciously crafted XCOFF object file. An attacker may exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information or cause the application to crash, potentially resulting in a denial of service at the application level.

References

https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2026-3442
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2443828
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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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